What forms must be filed for family-based immigration visas?
Relatives that are U.S. citizens must obtain and file Form I-130 for a relative who wants to immigrate to the United States. You can obtain this form from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The UCSIS will send the notice of approval back on Form I-797 and send the approved petition to the Immigrant Visa Processing Center. The immigrant will then be contacted by the Visa Processing Center with further information.