Filling Out and Submitting Form I-130 for Parents of a U.S. Citizen.i

How to Fill Form I-130 – Complete Step by Step guide with examples and Attorney commentary.As with the N-400 it seems that despite USCIS’s best efforts form I-130 also got longer, more expensive and more complicated. One positive change with the new I-130 form is that separate G-325 Forms are no longer necessary. The new I-130 From now includes all necessary background question previously provided separately on form G-325. Accuracy and completeness of USCIS Form I-130 are critical for a smooth approval process. Most of the questions on the form are very straightforward and self-explanatory, but some questions require careful attention. It is important to provide truthful answers on form I-130 to avoid any legal penalties or denial for egregious false statement or misrepresentations. In addition to truthfulness, consistency with all previously filed immigration forms is extremely important.

In the following pages, you will find images of various sections followed by explanations and step by step instructions for all the questions. For the sake of clarity and convenience I focus only on the questions where issues and confusion most often arise.

NOTE: I filled out some sections of the form as an example. The information is fictitious, do not copy it or use it.
Here are some recommendations for completing the application:

Make sure you download the latest form dated 02/13/2019 (see lower left corner) https://www.uscis.gov/I-130
I recommend typing in the answers on the form using Adobe Acrobat Reader. A free application that the form was designed and tested for. Other PDF applications may not work properly.
I recommend completing this form on a computer so the data you enter will be captured and saved. USCIS forms are scanned and filling them on a computer helps avoid clerical errors.

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