Can I get a fee waiver for I 130?

Can I get a fee waiver for I 130?

USCIS is funded largely by application and petition fees. Recognizing that some applicants cannot pay the filing fees, USCIS established a fee waiver process for certain forms and benefit types. We will approve a fee waiver only if you clearly demonstrate that you are unable to pay the filing fees.

How long does i130 take to get approved 2020?

Five to 26 months

What is next after i130 approval?

If USCIS approves the I-130, it will forward the petition to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC will send information on the case number assigned to the case along with an Invoice ID for the Affidavit of Support and the Immigrant Visa forms.

How long does it take for I 130 to be approved 2019?

5 to 12 months

How long does it take for NVC to schedule interview 2020?

How long does it take to get an appointment? NVC schedules appointments one month in advance. The U.S. Embassy/Consulate General tells us on which dates they are holding interviews, and NVC fills these appointments with cases in the order they become documentarily complete.

How long does it take for I 130 to get approved for spouse 2020?

For marriage-based green cards, the USCIS I-130 processing times will vary between 7 and 15 months, depending on whether the sponsoring spouse is a U.S. citizen or green card holder and whether the spouse seeking a green card lives in the United States or abroad.

What documents do I need to submit with I 130?

Form I-130 Supporting Documents Checklist Proof of U.S. citizenship via passport, state-issued birth certificate, or naturalization certificate. Birth certificate of parents. Foreign passport of parents. Marriage certificate of your parents.

Do I need birth certificate for i130?

Both the sponsoring spouse (the U.S. citizen or current green card holder) and the spouse seeking a green card must provide a copy of their birth certificate (typically the long form version), along with their family sponsorship form, or Form I-130 (officially called the “Petition for Alien Relative”).

How do I pay the I 130 fee?

You may pay the fee with a money order, personal check, or cashier’s check. When filing at a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may also pay by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.