Humanitarian
Form I-730
Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
Filed by refugees and asylees to petition for their spouse and/or unmarried children under 21 to join them in the United States.
- Filing fee
- No fee
- Biometrics
- No fee
Who can file
- Granted refugees or asylees
- Petitioning for spouse or unmarried children under 21
- Must file within 2 years of being admitted as a refugee or granted asylum
Send with it
- Proof of refugee/asylee status
- Marriage certificate (for spouse)
- Birth certificates (for children)
- Photos of beneficiaries
- Evidence of relationship
Worth knowing
- There is no filing fee for this petition
- The 2-year filing deadline is critical - do not miss it
- Beneficiaries abroad will be processed through a U.S. embassy
Common mistakes
- Missing the 2-year filing deadline
- Not including sufficient relationship evidence
- Children aging out past 21 during processing
Questions
- How much does Form I-730 cost?
- USCIS charges no filing fee for Form I-730.
- How long does Form I-730 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.
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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.