Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130)
Petition for a spouse, parent, child, or sibling, packet preparation.
In-person required
By appointment
What it is
Preparation of Form I-130 to petition USCIS to recognize a qualifying family relationship with your foreign-born relative, the first step in family-based immigration.
Who it's for
US citizens and lawful permanent residents petitioning for a qualifying relative.
What we'll ask you
- Eligibility wizard: petitioner status, relationship type, beneficiary location
- Relationship-specific question set
What to bring or upload
- Petitioner's citizenship or green-card evidence
- Beneficiary's birth certificate
- Marriage certificate (spouse cases)
- Bona fide marriage evidence (spouse cases)
What you'll get back
- Print-ready I-130 packet with evidence checklist
- Optional post-filing case-status tracking via the free USCIS Case Status lookup
In-person at our Newark, NJ office
We review the packet together at our Newark office before you mail it to USCIS.
Frequently asked
How long does USCIS take to approve an I-130?
Approval times vary widely by relationship and beneficiary's country, from under a year to several years. We track your case status with you.
Guinea Services provides document-preparation services and is not a law firm. We do not give legal advice. If your case is complex, we will refer you to an immigration attorney.
