Family-based
Form I-130A
Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
Supplemental form required when filing I-130 for a spouse. Collects additional information about the beneficiary spouse.
- Filing fee
- No fee
- Biometrics
- No fee
- Typical processing
- 12 to 36 months
Who can file
- Beneficiary spouses of I-130 petitions
Send with it
- Completed with I-130 petition
- Beneficiary identification documents
Worth knowing
- This form must be filed together with I-130
- The beneficiary spouse should complete this form, not the petitioner
Common mistakes
- Petitioner filling out the form instead of the beneficiary
- Not filing it alongside the I-130
Questions
- How much does Form I-130A cost?
- USCIS charges no filing fee for Form I-130A.
- How long does Form I-130A 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.
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.