Form I-130

I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (I-130 form)

Form I-130 is the form USCIS says a petitioner uses to establish a qualifying relationship with an eligible relative. USCIS requires one I-130 per relative. If you need the same petitioner details again, upload an I-130 you completed and a blank one. You review, sign it yourself, and preview free.

Tested with the uscis.gov edition dated 04/01/24

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What Form I-130 is

uscis.gov says to use this form if you (the petitioner) are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national who is not a U.S. citizen, and you need to establish your qualifying relationship with an eligible relative (the beneficiary) who wants to come to or stay in the United States permanently and apply for a Green Card. USCIS also says the filing or approval of the petition does not give your relative any immigration status or benefit. RepeatForm cannot tell you whether you or your relative qualifies.

One petition for each relative

USCIS says you must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative unless they can be considered a derivative beneficiary. If you submit a petition for your spouse, you must also submit Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary. USCIS points to the form instructions for the detail on who counts as a derivative beneficiary.

Download the current form and check the edition

The USCIS page shows the edition date (04/01/24 at the time of writing), which is also at the bottom of each page of the form and instructions. All pages must be from the same edition, or USCIS may reject the form. USCIS also notes that on Oct. 7, 2026 it changed the filing location for mailed I-130 petitions and lists the current addresses on its Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-130 page. RepeatForm does not supply the blank form: get it from uscis.gov.

File online or by mail

USCIS says you have two options: online or by mail (paper). Filing online uses a USCIS online account, and there is then no PDF to fill in. This page is for the paper form. Where to mail it depends on where you live and whether your relative is filing Form I-485 at the same time; use the USCIS page and its address list.

Going through the form

Part 1 asks about the relationship, Part 2 about you (the petitioner), and Part 4 about the beneficiary. USCIS says it will reject the form if required items are missing, including Part 1 (Relationship), your full name, date of birth, mailing address and marital information, and the beneficiary's full name, date of birth, physical address and marital information. USCIS also says to select only one option in Part 4 (Question 61 or 62) to show whether the beneficiary will seek adjustment of status in the United States or consular processing abroad, and not to leave it blank. RepeatForm does not choose any answer or tell you what evidence to send: read the I-130 instructions and the USCIS evidence checklist. Fees are on the USCIS Fee Schedule page.

Using the same details on a new copy

Upload the I-130 you completed and a blank one; RepeatForm carries the matching answers across; you review them, then preview the PDF free.

What carries over

✓Your own details as petitioner (name, date of birth, address, marital information) where they match in both copies
✓Other answers that match in both copies. Check each one
✓Beneficiary details can carry too, but they belong to the last relative. Replace every one of them for the next relative

What never carries over

✓Your signature. The signature boxes stay blank for you to sign. The signing date can carry from your completed copy, so check it and replace it. USCIS says it rejects any unsigned form.
✓Anything USCIS prints and locks on the form, including the barcode. If the barcode would be out of date for the new details, you see a notice: "The barcode on this form won't update. USCIS may ask for a newly printed copy."
✓Anything in your completed copy that does not appear in the blank form.
✓The right relative and the right choice in Part 4. Check them yourself.
✓Evidence, I-130A and the fee. Those are separate from the form and are yours to prepare.

If USCIS has a new edition

USCIS updates the form from time to time. Carrying an older copy into the current edition works for many answers, but some fields are renamed or moved and match only partly, so check every field after a new edition.

Most family-based immigrants use an affidavit of support, Form I-864, to show they have adequate means of financial support.

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Good to know

✓You review every carried-over answer. RepeatForm does not guarantee the form is correct and cannot promise USCIS will accept it.
✓RepeatForm is not a law firm and does not give immigration or legal advice. It cannot tell you who may petition, which relative or category applies, or what fee you owe. Use the USCIS page and the form instructions.
✓RepeatForm does not send your petition to USCIS.
✓The form includes a barcode that RepeatForm cannot update.
✓It works with digital, text-selectable PDFs only. Scans, photos and handwriting are not supported.
✓Same or recent editions work best. If the form changed you may get fewer matches, so check the preview carefully and get the current form from uscis.gov.

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FAQ

What is Form I-130 used for?+

According to USCIS, a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident or U.S. national uses it to establish a qualifying relationship with an eligible relative who wishes to immigrate. USCIS says filing or approval does not give the relative any status or benefit.

How much does it cost to file an I-130?+

See the USCIS Fee Schedule page. Fees change, so this page does not state one.

Do I file separate petitions for my wife and my daughter?+

USCIS says you must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative unless they can be considered a derivative beneficiary. The form instructions explain who that is, so read them or ask a qualified adviser. RepeatForm cannot tell you which applies.

What is the difference between Form I-130 and I-130A?+

Form I-130 is the petition. USCIS says that if you submit a petition for your spouse, you must also submit Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary.

Can I file Form I-130 online?+

Yes. USCIS says you can file online with a USCIS online account, or by mail on paper.

What if I forget to sign?+

USCIS says it will reject any unsigned form. RepeatForm leaves the signature boxes blank for you to sign. The signing date can carry from your completed copy, so check it and replace it.

Which edition of Form I-130 should I use?+

The current acceptable edition, shown under Edition Date on the uscis.gov page and at the bottom of each page of the form. USCIS may reject a form with pages from a different edition.