Top 5 Mistakes for I-130 Family Petitions

In this video, we discuss the Top 5 Mistakes for I-130 Family Petitions.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:29 #1 Designation Of Where Your Case Will Be Adjudicated
04:19 #2 Separate Petitions for Immediate Relatives
06:08 #3 I-130 Documentation
07:50 #4 Domicile Requirement
10:17 #5 Eligible Relationships
14:15 Outro
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[@farzanasworld6109]

Very informative! Thank you 😊

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robinhockaday8621]

Great information!

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@SuhelMukardamwala]

Great work

[@1961Marat]

Good information thanks a million.

[@mamadnori3222]

Thank you

[@njperuviankid]

For the question have you ever file a petition for this relative, what if the child's case this time the husband is filing the petition and the wife filed 10 years ago. what should the husband write?

[@ashiteyjacob3903]

9 months ago my wife and I filed the i130 (cr1) online. It all went well and our status changed to “ ACTICE REVIEWING” just 4 days after submission. Few weeks ago I realized we make some mistakes on her current marriage ended date which was supposed to be blank etc. please I want to know if this mistakes are going to delay our case? Should we withdraw and cancel the petition and file a new one. I’m so confused about what we should do now. Please help

[@vijayakumar-cj9pk]

Very useful ibfirmation. Xan you pllease clarifythis priif if age for parents can be submitted all in one go or keep back some proof fir RFE?

[@sashakhan4955]

I got married in a country where cousin marriage is legal. I am a USC residing in USA in a State where cousin marriage is illegal. I applied i-130 for my spouse. During interview, she mentioned that we are cousins. The officer did not take her interview as our marriage is not valid according to the State Law where I am currently residing. Now USCIS asked me to provide a proof that my marriage is legal. Please guide which documentation should be provided to prove that my marriage is legal.

[@hajahmsonii8230]

How to deal with expedited I-130 on administrative processing

[@NFT_TX]

What about a GC holder filing for children? 1 petition or 2? Everyone talks about filing for spouse in that that includes children. What’s about directly for the children living abroad. No spouse.

[@sabohatkurbanova654]

Hello! I would like to ask about the I130 review time my husband applied in October, but for two months now the review time number has not changed, as if it has frozen and shows that it is 6 months until approval of the form. What can we do in these cases?

[@TheYildizLife]

It was my understanding that evidence of intent to return to the US is enough to prove domicile. For example, US bank account, US mailing address, updating vehicle registration, voting record, drivers license, also having a storage unit in the US and regular trips to the US. I have been living in Turkey for a year and have all of these. I also have been attending a US university online. I will likely be back in the US for work before my husband has an interview. Will I have a problem with domicile?

[@Todorovaee]

мерси, Анна!

[@saniciageddes]

You didn't say what documents should one submit with the i-130 you only said not to send original. Could you please state what documents we should submit

[@ghislaine6692]

Hello sir. I'm so confused I applied the form I-130 and I-130A for my husband do I need to apply the I-485 too? Also my home address not on my name I live as a roommate but I pay my rent. That gonna be a problem? Thanks for help me

[@chowdhurysakil4881]

for designation of where my case will be adjusted, what to do If I (petitioner) am in U.S.A and my parents(beneficiary)is outside usa?

[@DavidMcPhee-qs9ty]

Domicile requirement. I am a US citizen but I have been living with my wife in Thailand for the past year at her family’s home. I am a Florida resident and live at my sister’s home when I am in the United States. I am getting ready to file the I 130 form. So, my concern is, will I have a problem getting I130 approval for my wife? I would like her to move back to the US with me.

[@blessedkevin3075]

Hi when uscis reviewed your case I-130 what is next for approval

[@lilianamurillo7535]

Hello , my father in law applied in 2001 for my brother in law . He recently received the letter from the NVC . My father in law passed away Jan 2021 . My brother in law got married . Is there something he can do to be able to get his green card?

[@hafezjayed2365]

Please answer me.🙏 I approved previously I-130 for my wife. They asking me for I-824. Part 2 reason for request, which box I should fill out.

[@michalsz2]

Per search on USCIS My closest office is West Palm Beach (small), so do I still put it in, or Miami?

[@wstt4]

Is Form i130 filled out by the sponsor so sponsor must create a USCIS account for themselves and i485 is filed under my wife’s USCIS account? Separate accounts file separate forms? Thanks for the video.

[@kathleenbrennan3211]

It's been almost 3 years this October 2022 and no word about I-130 via marriage.

[@ThatGuy33121]

Hey did you get an update now or are you still waiting.?

[@rachealochei9770]

Hello So I have a question, I recently became a u.s citizen and I filed an i130 application for my sibling but while I was filling it out I went created a new uscis account instead of using my already existing account thought was that I needed to create one for each of my siblings. Please will they reject petition cause of this?

[@rkhan853]

I did mistake number one I tick both abroad case and status adjustment. They approved my i130 however they ask me fill some other forms for both with extra fee can it be fix somehow??

[@hoodietahh]

Hello, I'm trying to fill a petition i-130 for my father and stepmother. He and my mother were never married, but as an adult now I want to bering him to the USA any advice .

[@gudeliaconejo579]

My mom had voluntary departure 2016 and then was deported twice trying to come back. She is completing 10 year ban in Mexico by 2026 can I apply for 130 now? Is there a chance for her to fix papers? I am a us citizen

[@anandaswarupa108]

My daughter is 21 and is the petitioner for the my I-130 but she's in the military and serving in Korea till May '23 and will return to US after that so should she say that her mailing address is different than her physical address in the States?

[@jasoncool1927]

If I would like to apply both of my parents, Can I do it online within one uscis account ?

[@lillybell6125]

Hi guys my priority date is October 13 2015. I was documentary qualified in 2021. We are in 2024 and still waiting on my interview. I am worrying that my kids is aging out. John you look like an indian movie star.

[@hearty6524]

I am a US citizen, and planning to petition my father and his wife(my stepmom). They’ve been together since i was 11yrs.old, i am 27yrs.old now. They only got married on april.2021. Is that possible?

[@rosaeandangelinachatcentra4933]

I am american citizen and I am petitioning for green card for my brazilian husband and requesting for my daughter to become american citizen and her passport. I have been living in Brazil for more then 10 years I have not done my income tax. Do I have to do my income tax to have there paper work be approved? Will I lose my citizenship? I only did the i-130 and i-130a. Is there a more forms to fill out?

[@originalimmigration]

They could have made it easier by asking the petitioner how many beneficiaries are you applying for? What is each beneficiary name? What is your relationship to them? That's it. No need to file one for each person.

[@trayt5158]

They couldn't charge the money/fee for each application

[@nicolaspouele3979]

I need your help

[@Ddnhan9876]

how much income i need to sponsor my siblings? thanks

[@Angel_whitnell]

Hi there I was filling up my husband’s ds 260 form for cr1 category but my husband has an Indian passport where he has no last name on his passport his passport show mika singh on his given name and last name is blank I don’t know how to fill up ds 260 form as we can’t leave last name blank but on his petition with uscis i130 I put first name mika and last name singh but here have to fill according to passport in ds 260 form please suggest me

[@beeblake7591]

So I didn’t file the i485 with i130 . Case under review since December… I filed on i130 in April 2021. My parents are here ? 😣

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

[@Zomiks202]

I filed I -130 for my brother since 2016 and I haven't heard anything. The status is still pending. What should I do to speed things up?

[@BlackBeauty-yl8uq]

That’s long

[@juliemartin5735]

I was told and seen you don’t have to file separate for the children that you can do it for all, husband and step children

[@USImmigrationTalk]

That's not correct. For immediate relatives, parents, spouses, and minor children of US citizens, you have to submit an I-130 petition for each person.

[@lakbayamerica8580]

How about for LPR petitioner?

[@almabeer1062]

If the documentation to submit needs a translation, do I need to hire a certificated translator or can It be translated by myself ?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

[@abbasjan5093]

one question nobody answered?

[@hazerterpes2393]

Hi, can I still petition my mother if there's incorrect spelling in my middle initial because it should be double r but in my end it's only single r?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

[@dolorescabilla7680]

My husband filed I-130 petition for my two sons who are single and unmarried Oct11 2019. Can he file I-485 change of status even they are in the Philippines?

[@azizakhasanova1819]

Hi, could you please answer my question if green card holder will apply I-130 for spouse how long is timeline in Nebraska state?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

[@riskoppong5726]

Do i need to upload passport size pics when filling i30 application for my adult son. if yes where will I upload them

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Parent-Child Petitions do not require passport photos.

[@quintinrodriguez5534]

How can I file separated petitions on USCIS online

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hello there! Thank you for watching, we always have U.S. Immigration Live Q&A every tuesday 5pm pacific/8pm Eastern. You can also schedule a consultation by following these instagram.com/p/CyOrCy4yniW/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Don't forget to Subscribe! Thanks.

[@user-wu5qy4gd3o]

If i am indifferent income can i file the application to sponsor my wife to the U.S ? . Thank you so much

[@alie.rkargbo5009]

And secondly, in California you need only complete and submit a credential application form along with a letter requesting reinstatement, the petition will then be scheduled for consideration by the commission at the earliest possible date. My I 130 petition was done in the state of Maryland, does the same law apply to Maryland?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi Alie! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

[@techomni]

I would like to file for my brother, his wife, and his kid. Do I have to file a separate I-130 form for each member? Also will I be able to add a sponsor (Petitioner) after I-130 is approved. Thank you

[@mazinmanea6587]

Did you get answer for your question?

[@asifsharif8231]

What if I'm missing i94 card for the application that I'm suppose to have? What should I do?

[@BlackBeauty-yl8uq]

Did you come here with it?

[@beautybyarfashaba4660]

Hey, my husband applied for my I-130 and it got approved, but it indicates that I am in the USA, I have never been to the USA. Then we applied for I-824 now it’s been more then an year we still waiting on I-824 to be approved. I hope we are going on the right direction and what will happen after this?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

[@fatmabenbalgacem7351]

This is happened to my sister it’s been a year now since you posted did you get your green card?

[@rayonj2614]

My children i130 was denied because they above the ages of 14 and I signed on their behalf and my husband is the petition. What can be done in that situation?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

[@tenz_rinchen3899]

My mother’s sister who is US citizen applied for form I-130 in siblings category…..while filing my age is 21 and running and my elder brother who is 26…can me and my brother go with our family when whole process is done?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

I would need to have a consultation to review the documents before I can answer this.

[@shaheenbegum4648]

How long it will take time about processing time filing i130 for married brother and sister?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hello there! Thank you for watching, we always have U.S. Immigration Live Q&A every tuesday pacific/8pm Eastern. You can also schedule a consultation by following these instagram.com/p/CyOrCy4yniW/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Don't forget to Subscribe! Thanks.

[@annethdayrit8506]

My parents does not have a passport yet, It says I need to enter passport number and expiration date. They live overseas, can I still proceed in the process of filing or I still need to wait their for passport to be available to be entered in the application?

[@hardikpargi]

I am looking for the same answer did you receive the answer

[@mazinmanea6587]

If I would like to file I-130 my sister and her husband and three daughters , should I do 5 separate application or just one and add her family in her application?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

You can only file it for you sister. Derivatives may be part of that.

[@thembekahlophe8631]

My husband is a US citizen we recently filed i130 just for me but I have a son which is his stepson to come with me and I really want to understand if we need a separate i130 for him .

[@USImmigrationTalk]

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[@rawayababar8766]

I am a US citizen. My brother is under 21 and I have applied for my mother and him. After doing more research I found out that I can not file for him if he is under 21 and I am guessing it will be denied. However, under his application, section 5, it did ask if I am applying for other family members and I did mention my mother. Once my mother is here, can she apply for him? How long will it take if he is still a minor. Additionally, do you suggest I withdraw my application or wait for denial? I have only applied 3 days ago.

[@islamandsalvation9038]

Did you file one for each or just parents? Please let me know. Thanks

[@crazyPinay]

If my brother is in the Philippines and I am in the USA, where should be the place for the adjustment of Status for the beneficiary.

[@USImmigrationTalk]

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[@kingsleymanye9099]

What does it me when your 1765 say case close benefit received by other means? Please

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Another case got approved making this one not needed anymore

[@kingsleymanye9099]

@@USImmigrationTalk thanks , but not the GC ?

[@yassinemekaoui6089]

Sir ,My mom applied for my visa ,but she leaves the us frequently so as to come and see us (in Morocco) ,she received and RFE telling she needs to prove she's living in the us , what are the odds the case will be rejected ??

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi, I cannot provide the odds to a case. The facts have to be analyzed to prepare a proper response to USCIS.

[@abbasjan5093]

there are 5 service centers for filing I-130 petition, can I put case in the service centre I like?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

No. You can't choose

[@abbasjan5093]

@@USImmigrationTalk how could I speed up the process, because it says 174 months

[@razmarino5887]

I'm a green card holder. I want to file I-130 petition for my spouse which is outside US. Do I have to file separate petition for her 12 years daughter from last marriage?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

No, but will need to stay as an LPR. Please schedule a consultation to go into more detail.

[@sunnyrajput1912]

Dear Mr. John. Sir I am a u.s citizen and I am about to file I 130 for my Indian mother, however I have a down syndrome i.e disabled sister who is dependent on my mother for her day to day care. Is there any provision in immigration law that that could bump up my sister's priority similar to my mother? Otherwise my mother won't be able to immigrate leaving behind my sister. 1) my father is deceased 2) my sister is above 21 and unmarried

[@jhennyjones6811]

Do I need passport pictures if I'm applying for my sister?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

[@salvathoryabsalon6320]

Can I filed I 130 for my 2 adults son they are already in the UnitedStates. I'm a US citizen

[@USImmigrationTalk]

You can file for them. Whether they can adjust status is another question. Please email the office to schedule a private consultation.

[@riskoppong5726]

so my mum is filling for her 3 adult kids over the age of 35 years and two of them have kids. So please does he need different i-30 for the adult children and their kids. so it has to be one i-30. Thank you for reading

[@USImmigrationTalk]

When a US Citizen Parent applies for their children, each child needs their own I-130. But the minor/unmarried grandchildren are included in their parents petitions.

[@riskoppong5726]

@@USImmigrationTalk Thank you sir

[@CG-lz4gc]

Hi, I've been searching with regards to a greencard holder petitioned a spouse and a minor child together on the I-130 and it was already approved, document qualified, paid the visa fees for the spouse and child, and now only waiting for interview at NVC. Due to long delay of interview schedules the petitioner already applied for citizenship. The petitioner now will become a US citizen soon . Will the minor child be dropped on the petition if the petitioner became a citizen before the spouse and child got interviewed at NVC? If so, should the petitioner file a separate I-130 while not yet a citizen or wait to become a citizen before filing a separate I-130 for the minor child (6years old). A reply is much appreciated.

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

[@ClickBoost-v7j]

i would like to apply i-130 for my parents but in my birth certificate their name doesn't match with their marriage certificate's name. In My birth certificate Father's name : Towfikul Islam Mother's name: Moyjun Nehar. In Their marriage certificate Father's name : Towfiqul Islam Mother's name: Moyjun Nahar. is it gonna be problem to approve applications?

[@arminayuson4718]

I have the same problem. Please answer this, thank you

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Spelling differences usually are ok

[@aishakohzad6239]

Hi can I apply for my sister she is 22 year she is single instead of my mother because my mother died 3 years ago

[@USImmigrationTalk]

If you are a Citizen and over 21, it may be possible.

[@christelleberdia9158]

And also if I want to file for step siblings ( we share the same mother) what documents do I need

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi Christelle! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

[@lisaling1930]

Hi lovely vidoes For someone who salary is 34 thousand after taxes per year how much person can he petition for Thanks

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

[@christelleberdia9158]

I didn’t quite understand the first question, so if I’m in the US and my mom is outside the US I need to need to find the embassy that’s in her country ?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi Christelle! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

[@DjDazee]

Yes she would go through consular processing.

[@oluajagunna2296]

I am a us citizen filling for my husband and 6 years son in nigeria. please do I need to file separate I130 for each or just put my son name under my husband. Thank you so much

[@sajidkhattak4077]

My spouse is US citizen and presently living in Pakistan since 2015. She want to file a petition for me from pakistan. Is it fine to file petition from pakistan as we are living here. Or she dhould move to US alonwith kids and apply immigrant petition from USA. Which is better option applying from pakistan or apply from USA. Regards

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Please check out our guide marriageimmigrationlaw.com

[@adikaliekamara4740]

I am a US citizen, do I have to file i 130 separate for my spouse, daughter 2yrs and stepdaughter 11yrs?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Yes, each person will need their own I-130 Petition. Note that your daughter may already be a US Citizen if you satisfied the requirements.

[@amamatoupouamounkpoumie8790]

​@USImmigrationTalk what about if you are permanent resident filling for children aged 17 and 19 years. How many I 130 do you need?

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[@alie.rkargbo5009]

My case petition was destroyed after 180 days because my petitioner who happens to be my Mom had changed address without following up. In 2009 November my file was destroyed. I am interested in going through the filing process again, what are my chances of getting an earlier date because of my previous approval status?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

Hi Alie! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

[@brianshook3289]

Its still not clear. You say "If you are in the usa when adjust status you put the field office ( Portlandin my case) But she is not in the usa yet because she doesnt have a visa yet, we will go to usa when we get her 130 approved/visa. So we adjust status in usa?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

If your spouse is living outside of the US, complete the Consular Processing option (not adjustment of status).

[@hearty6524]

I am a US citizen, and planning to petition my father and his wife(my stepmom). They’ve been together since i was 11yrs.old, i am 27yrs.old now. They only got married on april.2021. Is that possible?

[@USImmigrationTalk]

It gets complicated. Consult with a lawyer in private about this