Humanitarian
Form I-929
Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant
Filed by U-1 visa holders (principal U-visa recipients) who have been granted permanent residence to petition for qualifying family members.
- Filing fee
- No fee
- Biometrics
- No fee
Who can file
- U-1 nonimmigrant who has been granted lawful permanent residence
- Petitioning for spouse, child, or parent (if U-1 is under 21)
Send with it
- Evidence of U-1 visa holder permanent residence
- Evidence of qualifying relationship
- Beneficiary identity documents
Worth knowing
- The U-1 petitioner must already have permanent residence
- Can petition for family members who never had U status themselves
Common mistakes
- Filing before obtaining permanent residence
- Not including sufficient relationship evidence
Questions
- How much does Form I-929 cost?
- USCIS charges no filing fee for Form I-929.
- How long does Form I-929 take?
- Typically 12 to 30 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.