I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

Answer questions in plain English to establish your qualifying family relationship with a relative — the first step toward sponsoring them for a green card.

Covers Parts 1, 2, 4, and 5 of the official USCIS Form I-130.

Part 1Part 2Part 4Part 5

Processing times vary significantly by relationship category and your relative's country of origin. Approval of this petition doesn't grant any immigration status by itself — it establishes that the beneficiary is eligible to later apply for a green card.