This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Immigration forms can be ordered directly from the USCIS website or via telephone through the USCIS forms request line at 1-800-870-3676.
If any of the form's pages are missing or are completed with a different edition of the form, we may reject your application. If you hand write your answers, use black ink.
Mail your forms to the address listed on that form's webpage. You may send your forms through USPS, FedEx, DHL, or UPS. We encourage you to save a copy of your payment, along with any tracking number provided by the courier, for your records and so you can verify the status of its delivery.
Filing Form I-130 Alone: If you are the petitioner and reside in the United States or Canada, and are filing only the Form I-130, file it at the USCIS Chicago Lockbox facility.
How Many I-130s Are Approved Every Year? Many visa categories, including family preference, have numerical limits on the number of approvals available each year. In recent years, the approval rate for Form I-130 petitions has been as high as 99%.
In a Nutshell - The processing time for U.S. citizens filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 13-54.5 months. - The processing time for legal permanent residents filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 32-67.5 months.
If you hand write your answers, use black ink. Make sure that everything you write on the form is clear, so we can easily read the information on the scanned image we produce when we process your form.
Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the type of submission. For example, Original Submission, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485). Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the form number.
Don't staple. Paper clips are fine. Binder clips are fine. Applications get scanned. Staples are more difficult to remove.
Romben Estrada Aquino Enter your zip code to see attorneys available in your area. Generally, black or blue from a ball point pen will do. USCIS favors black ink. Currently USCIS favors/requires ``wet signatures'' to be in black ink. Once upon a time, USCIS would accept black or blue ink.