Overview
Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, establishes the qualifying relationship between a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and the family member they want to sponsor. It sounds simple, but the details decide everything: which preference category applies, how long the wait will be, whether your relative adjusts status in the U.S. or processes through a consulate abroad, and what evidence convincingly proves the relationship.
We guide families through the entire journey — petition, National Visa Center stage, affidavit of support, and the final interview — with realistic timelines and clear communication at every step.
How we help
- Determine the right category and realistic wait times using the visa bulletin
- Prepare I-130 petitions with strong, well-organized relationship evidence
- Handle the National Visa Center stage: fees, civil documents, DS-260
- Prepare Form I-864 Affidavit of Support correctly the first time
- Coach petitioners and beneficiaries for consular or USCIS interviews
We prepare petitions for…
- Spouses and fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens and permanent residents
- Parents and children of U.S. citizens
- Unmarried and married sons and daughters of citizens and residents
- Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens
How it works
Family consultation
We map your family's situation to the right petitions and timelines.
Petition filing
I-130 prepared with documentary proof of a genuine, qualifying relationship.
NVC / USCIS stage
Civil documents, financial evidence, and visa application handled completely.
Interview & arrival
Interview preparation, then guidance through visa issuance or green card delivery.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a family petition take?
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (spouses, parents, minor children) have no visa queue, so cases move as fast as processing allows. Preference categories — like siblings — wait for a visa number, sometimes for years. We give you a realistic timeline up front from the current visa bulletin.
What evidence proves a real marriage?
Joint finances, shared residence, photos over time, communications, affidavits from people who know you, and children's records if applicable. We build a file that tells your story convincingly.
Should my relative adjust status or do consular processing?
It depends on where they live, how they entered the U.S., and category timing. We compare both routes for your family before anything is filed.