Situation
I married a citizen or permanent resident
Marriage opens a family process with USCIS. It usually starts with Form I-130, which establishes the relationship.
What is usually filed
I-130
Families in this situation usually file Form I-130 — Petition for a relative.
We prepare it from your answers. We do not decide your case or whether it applies to you.
Petition for a relative (I-130) →Sometimes this comes up too
- Depending on the case, some families also file Form I-864 — Affidavit of financial support.
What you will be asked for
- Your marriage certificate
- Proof of your spouse's status
- Both of your birth certificates
- Proof of your U.S. citizenship or permanent residence
- The civil record that links your name to your relative's
- USCIS fee payment
- Clear copies of each document, not originals
A general list to start gathering. The official USCIS instructions govern. Official source: uscis.gov/i-130 ↗
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