What is I-130 From?
The I-130 form is an immigration form used by U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to petition for certain foreign relatives to come to the United States. It is a petition for an alien relative and is used to establish the existence of a qualifying family relationship for immigration purposes. The form is filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If the petition is approved, it allows the relative to apply for a visa to come to the United States or, if the relative is already in the United States, to apply for a green card.
General tips for processing times for the I-130 form:
- Check the processing times: You can check the processing times for the I-130 form on the USCIS website. Processing times vary depending on the location of the USCIS office that is processing the form and the type of petition.
- File the form as soon as possible: It’s a good idea to file the I-130 form as soon as possible, especially if you have an urgent need to bring your relative to the United States.
- Gather all necessary documentation: Make sure to include all necessary documentation with your I-130 form. This will help to speed up the processing time. For more details, please check our guide for I-130.
- Check the status of your petition: You can check the status of your I-130 form online using the USCIS case status tool. This will give you an idea of where your petition is in the process.
- Contact the USCIS if you have not received a decision: If you have not received a decision on your I-130 form after the expected processing time, you can contact the USCIS for more information.
I-130 Processing Time 2023 January Updated:
Category | Office | 80% of cases are completed within |
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Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21 | California Service Center | 25.5 Months |
Nebraska Service Center | 10.5 Months | |
Potomac Service Center | 29 Months | |
Texas Service Center | 20 Months | |
Vermont Service Center | 30 Months | |
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | California Service Center | 10.5 Months |
Nebraska Service Center | 10.5 Months | |
Potomac Service Center | 12 Months | |
Texas Service Center | 11.5 Months | |
Vermont Service Center | 16 Months | |
U.S. citizen filing for unmarried son/daughter 21 or older | California Service Center | 69 Months |
Nebraska Service Center | 8 Months | |
Potomac Service Center | 29 Months | |
Texas Service Center | 32 Months | |
Vermont Service Center | 59.5 Months | |
Permanent resident for unmarried son or daughter 21 or older | California Service Center | 64.5 Months |
Nebraska Service Center | 52.5 Months | |
Potomac Service Center | 29 Months | |
Texas Service Center | 32 Months | |
Vermont Service Center | 55.5 Months | |
U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter | California Service Center | 117 Months |
Nebraska Service Center | 104 Months | |
Potomac Service Center | 29 Months | |
Texas Service Center | 32 Months | |
Vermont Service Center | 59.5 Months | |
U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | California Service Center | 140.5 Months |
Nebraska Service Center | 124.5 Months | |
Potomac Service Center | 29 Months | |
Texas Service Center | 32 Months | |
Vermont Service Center | 99 Months |