What is the purpose of the I-130A form?

What is the purpose of the I-130A form?

What is the I-130A form? Form I-130A (officially called the “Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary”) is a document used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to gather additional background information about a spouse seeking a marriage-based green card.

What do I need to file Form I-130 for a relative?

When filing Form I-130, you will need to show evidence of your relationship to the relative you are petitioning for. Evidence of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence, such as a birth certificate, naturalization or citizenship certificate, passport, or green card.

How long does it take for I-130A to be approved?

Because Form I-130A is a supplemental form and filed at the same time as Form I-130, the processing time is the same – about 7 to 13 months. You can track the status of your I-130 application through the Case Status Tracking Tool on the USCIS website. Remember: USCIS approval of an I-130 and I-130A application is only the first step in the process.

What is the new form for I-130 spouse beneficiary?

The petitioner’s biographic information is now collected on a new form that USCIS released, the I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary. This form must be submitted with every I-130 spouse case.

Where to file Form I-130 for an immediate relative?

Request to file at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in certain limited circumstances, as described in USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 6, Part B, Chapter 3, if you are a U.S. citizen and you are filing your Form I-130 for your immediate relative (your spouse, your unmarried child under the age of 21, or your parent (if you are 21 years of age or older)).

Who is the spouse beneficiary on form I-130A?

First, throughout Form I-130A, the immigrant applicant is referred to as “spouse beneficiary.” Therefore, if you are sponsoring your spouse for immigration, Form I-130A refers to your spouse as the “spouse beneficiary.”