How much does Form I-130 cost?

The USCIS filing fee for Form I-130 is $675.

How long does Form I-130 take?

Typically 12 to 36 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.

Family-based

Form I-130

Petition for Alien Relative

Used by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to establish a qualifying relationship with a foreign national family member who wishes to immigrate to the United States.

Filing fee: $675
Biometrics: No fee
Typical processing: 12 to 36 months; Current USCIS times for I-130

Who can file

U.S. citizens petitioning for spouse, parent, child, or sibling
Lawful permanent residents petitioning for spouse or unmarried child

Send with it

Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence
Marriage certificate (if petitioning for spouse)
Birth certificates showing relationship
Passport-style photos
Evidence of bona fide relationship

Worth knowing

File I-130 and I-485 concurrently if the beneficiary is in the U.S. and a visa is immediately available
Include plenty of evidence of bona fide marriage - joint accounts, leases, photos
Keep copies of everything you submit

Common mistakes

Not including enough evidence of bona fide relationship
Using outdated forms or fee amounts
Failing to sign the petition
Incorrect fee payment

Questions

How much does Form I-130 cost?: The USCIS filing fee for Form I-130 is $675.
How long does Form I-130 take?: Typically 12 to 36 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.

Often filed together with

Related forms

Fees are as published by USCIS. Confirm on USCIS's fee schedule (G-1055) before you pay - a wrong fee gets a filing rejected. General information, not legal advice.