What petition must be filed for a family-based immigration visa?
Relatives of intending immigrants who plan to base their immigrant visa applications on family relationship must obtain a Form I-130, Immigrant Petition for Relative, from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (previously INS). The petitioning U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident must submit the Form I-130 to the Bureau office. Forms and instructions are available from the Bureau. Once the Bureau approves the petition, they will send the petitioner a notice of approval, Form I-797. The Bureau will also forward the approved petition to the Immigrant Visa Processing Center, which will contact the intending immigrant with further information. Return to index . . .
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