<html> <head> <title>I-130 Applications, US I-130, US Immigration Visa Servises, Employment Visas - VisaNow.Com Visa Directory I-130</title> <meta name="description" content="VisaNow.com offers US immigration visa servises including I-130 applications."> <meta name="keywords" content="I-130, I130, GREEN CARDS, US GREEN CARD, GREENCARD, EMPLOYMENT VISA, IMMIGRATION, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION VISA, US IMMIGRATION VISA, H-1B VISA, H1B VISA, UNITED STATES GREENCARD, EMIGRATION, IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY, IMMIGRATION, LAWYER, IMMIGRATION SERVICES, IMMIGRANT, US CITIZENSHIP, USCIS, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, WORK PERMITS, ETA 750 A, ETA 750 B, I-130, I-485, I-765, B-1, B-2, EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE, IMMIGRATION FORMS AND APPLICATIONS, USCIS FORMS, VISA PROCESSING SERVICE, HUMAN RESOURCE, TOURIST VISA, STUDENT VISA, PERMANENT RESIDENCE, TEMPORARY RESIDENCE, VISA INFORMATION, VISANOW.COM, VISANOW, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, IL"> <link href="/styles.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"> <script language="JavaScript" src="/IFrame.js"></script> <script language="JavaScript"> <!-- VerifyIFrameParent('/visadirectory/visas/i130.asp'); //--> </script> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" topmargin="0" leftmargin="0"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="100%"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="8"><br> <span class="text"><a href="javascript:history.back(1)" id="anchors" target="_top">Back</a><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="8"><br> <br></span> <span class="subhead">I-130<br> </span> <span class="text">I-130 is a petition used to apply for permanent residence based on a family relationship with a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. The U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident is the I-130 "petitioner" and files the application. The relative the application is being filed for is the "beneficiary".<br> <a href="javascript: launchVisa('I-130')"><img src="/images/b-start-your-app-or.gif" width="163" height="19" vspace="10" border=0></a><br> <br></span> <span class="text"> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('requirements')" target="_self">What Are The Requirements For A Family-Based Permanent Residence Petition Using Form I-130?</a><br> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('valid')" target="_self">How Long Is This Visa Valid?</a><br> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('dependents')" target="_self">Are Dependents Eligible For Permanent Residence?</a><br> What Is The Application Fee: <a HREF="#" onclick="launchFullService('I-130'); return false;">Full Service</a><img src="/images/g-divider.gif" width="15" height="10"><a HREF="#" onclick="launchFastForms('True','I-130'); return false;">Fast Forms</a><br> <br> <br></span> <a name="requirements" id="requirements"></a> <span class="subhead">What Are The Requirements For A Family-Based Permanent Residence Petition Using Form I-130?<br></span> <span class="text"><u>Note</u>: When a U.S. citizen petitioner files an I-130 petition for a husband or wife, child under 21 years old, or parent beneficiary, and the beneficiary is currently in the U.S., an I-485 application for permanent residence may be filed at the same time because the beneficiary is immediately eligible for permanent residence.<BR><BR> For all other I-130 beneficiaries, obtaining permanent resident status in the U.S. is a two-part process:<BR> <OL><LI>Petitioner files I-130 and obtains approval, and</LI><LI>When priority date for I-130 petition is current, beneficiary files I-485 application for adjustment of status.</LI></OL> Please review the <a href="javascript: self.parent.location.href='/IMMIGRATION_VISA_INFORMATION/immigrationinfo/prioritydates/default.asp'">Department of State processing times</a> for priority date information. <br> <br></span> <a name="valid" id="valid"></a> <span class="subhead">How Long Is This Visa Valid?<br></span> <span class="text">This is a permanent residence visa and is valid indefinitely. If the priority date for the I-130 application is current and the beneficiary and dependents are in the U.S., they may adjust their status to permanent residence by filing USCIS Form <a href="javascript: self.parent.location.href='/visadirectory/visas/i485.asp'">I-485</a>.<br><br></span> <a name="dependents" id="dependents"></a> <span class="subhead">Are Dependents Eligible For Permanent Residence?<br></span> <span class="text">This depends on the dependent's age and relationship to the beneficiary. When a U.S. citizen petitioner files an I-130 application for a husband/wife, child under 21 years old, or parent, dependents are NOT eligible for permanent residence. Individual I-130 petitions must be filed for the dependent relatives. When a U.S. citizen petitioner files an I-130 application for an unmarried son or daughter 21 years old or older, married son or daughter, or brother/sister beneficiary, or when a U.S. lawful permanent resident files any I-130 petition, all children under 21 years old and the spouse of the beneficiary are entitled to permanent residence when the priority date of the approved I-130 petition is current. If the priority date for the I-130 application is current and the beneficiary and dependents are in the U.S., they may adjust their status to permanent residence by filing USCIS Form <a href="javascript: self.parent.location.href='/visadirectory/visas/i485.asp'">I-485</a>.<br><br></span> <a href="javascript: launchVisa('I-130')"><img src="/images/b-start-your-app-or.gif" width="163" height="19" vspace="10" border=0></a></span></td> <td rowspan="29"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="25" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="100%"><br><br> <a href="" onClick="self.scrollTo(0,0); return false;" id="anchors">TOP</a><img src="/images/g-divider.gif" width="15" height="10"> <a href="javascript:history.back(1)" id="anchors" target="_top">Back</a></td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>
