{"id":499,"date":"2025-10-24T10:53:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T15:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalizatestag.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=499"},"modified":"2026-03-06T11:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:59:03","slug":"petition-for-alien-relative","status":"publish","type":"custom-practice","link":"https:\/\/legalizateya.com\/en\/practice-areas\/petition-for-alien-relative\/","title":{"rendered":"Petition for Alien Relative [Form I-130]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reunite with your loved ones in the United States<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you wish to bring your spouse, children, or parents to live legally with you in the United States? The&nbsp;<strong>Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130)<\/strong>&nbsp;is the first step to&nbsp;<strong>reuniting your family<\/strong>&nbsp;and helping them obtain&nbsp;<strong>permanent residence (Green Card)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is Form I-130?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who can file this petition?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Necessary documents and requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step-by-step process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important tips to avoid delays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why trust Legal\u00edzate Ya, PLLC?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcde Contact us today<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Form I-130?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Form I-130<\/strong>&nbsp;is used by a&nbsp;<strong>U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident<\/strong>&nbsp;to establish a valid family relationship with a foreign relative who wishes to immigrate to the United States.<br>This form&nbsp;<strong>does not grant immediate immigration status<\/strong>, but it is the essential step to start the process of obtaining a&nbsp;<strong>family-based Green Card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can file this petition?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can file&nbsp;<strong>Form I-130<\/strong>&nbsp;if you are a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>U.S. Citizen<\/strong>, petitioning for your:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unmarried child under 21 years of age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Married child or child over 21 years of age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent (if you are 21 or older)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sibling (if you are 21 or older)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)<\/strong>, petitioning for your:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unmarried child of any age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Necessary documents and requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When filing your&nbsp;<strong>I-130<\/strong>, you must include evidence of the family relationship, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copies of birth or marriage certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of petitioner&#8217;s citizenship or residency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of a genuine relationship (e.g., photos, correspondence, shared accounts, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affidavit of support forms (I-864)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified translations of documents in another language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application preparation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Gathering all necessary documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filing Form I-130<\/strong>&nbsp;with USCIS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Receipt of Notice of Action (Form I-797C).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review and possible Request for Evidence (RFE).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Petition approval.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start of consular processing or adjustment of status<\/strong>&nbsp;depending on where the relative is located.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Processing times can vary between&nbsp;<strong>7 and 14 months<\/strong>, depending on the family category and the beneficiary&#8217;s country of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important tips to avoid delays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure you&nbsp;<strong>submit clear and complete copies<\/strong>&nbsp;of all documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your relative changes address or marital status,&nbsp;<strong>inform USCIS immediately<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid common mistakes on forms or signatures: they can cause&nbsp;<strong>rejections or delays<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with an experienced immigration attorney to help you prepare a&nbsp;<strong>solid and well-documented package.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why trust Legal\u00edzate Ya, PLLC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At&nbsp;<strong>Legal\u00edzate Ya<\/strong>, we understand what it means to want to reunite your family and build a stable future in the United States.<br>Our legal team has&nbsp;<strong>nearly 30 years of combined experience<\/strong>&nbsp;helping families navigate the immigration system with confidence, transparency, and empathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We accompany you&nbsp;<strong>from initial preparation<\/strong>&nbsp;to the&nbsp;<strong>final approval<\/strong>&nbsp;of your case, ensuring every step is handled with the utmost care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcde Contact us today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us help you bring your loved ones home.<br>Call us today at\u00a0<strong>(956) 725-9714<\/strong>\u00a0or visit\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\/en\">www.legalizateya.com\/en<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to schedule your consultation.<br><strong>Legal\u00edzate Ya, PLLC \u2014 your ally in family immigration 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