Peticiones family members
Petition for family extranjero.
Form I-130
The I-130 is the first step so that USCIS reconozca a family relationship válida with a beneficiary extranjero. At ETIKA, we organize the petition, we review documents of family relationship and we prepare a file clear for move forward with more tranquilidad.
What is Form I-130?
Es a family petition for deshow USCIS that a valid relationship exists with the beneficiary.
This form does not grant permanent residency, a work permit or travel authorization by itself. Its purpose is for USCIS to officially recognize the family relationship member que, if applicable, the case pueda continue with adjustment of status dentro of United States or with process consular outsidel country.
Who can filing a petition
The category family depends on if the petitioner is citizen U.S. or residente permanent.
- Spouse.
- Childs solteros menores orgreateres of 21 years.
- Childs casados.
- Padres, if the citizen has al menos 21 years.
- Hermanos, if the citizen has al menos 21 years.
- Spouse.
- Childs solteros menores of 21 years.
- Childs solterosgreateres of 21 years.
Documentation of support
The file must probar who pide, a who pide and what is the family relationship.
Estatus of the petitioner
Proof of citizenship U.S. or permanent residency.
Relationship family
Certificates of birth, certificate of marriage or documents that prueban the family relationship.
History civil
Certificates of divorce or documents of termination of prior marriages, if applicable.
IDs
Copies of passports, IDs, and passport-style photos when applicable.
Good-faith marriage
Account statements, contracts, policies, photos, declarations, or shared documents.
After approval
The approval of the I-130 opens the door to the next step, but does not finish the immigration process.
If the beneficiary is inside the country and eligible, they may continue with adjustment of status through Form I-485.
If the beneficiary is outside the country, the case normally continues with the National Visa Center and consular processing.
The approved I-130 does not grant a work permit, travel permit, or permanent residency by itself.
Etika process
We organize the family petition so that the relationship is clear and documented.
Initial review
We identify the petitioner type, eligible family member and available documents.
Document list
We give you a clear guide based on family relationship: spouse, child, father or parent, sibling or other category applicable.
Administrative preparation
We organize data, forms and evidence to filing a consistent file.
Next steps
Te explicamos what can ocurrir after: adjustment, NVC, espera of visa or follow-up administrative.
Estimated costs
The cost of the government and the fees of preparation must verse by separately.
The official fee is paga a USCIS or a nombre of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, based on the método indicado by the authority. Before of pay it is recommended to confirmar the monto valid and the modalidad correcta.
Document preparation and management of the Form I-130 based on family relationship and complexity of the file.
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Estimated and editable costs. Official fees can change and must be confirmed before making payments. Approval of the I-130 does not grant residency or permits by itself. Étika Global Consulting provides administrative guidance and document support. We do not offer legal representation.