Can you choose your USCIS service center?
No. Applicants or petitioners cannot request their case to be transferred to another service center to receive faster processing. This can only be done internally by USCIS. However, those who are eligible can request an “expedite,” for faster adjudication.
How does USCIS transfer Form I-130 to service centers?
USCIS Transfers I-130 Petition Processing to Service Centers. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative is the USCIS form that must be used by a US citizen or a Green Card holder to sponsor his/her family member who is outside the United States, for lawful status in the United States.
Where to file Form I-130, petition for Alien Relative?
The filing location for your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, depends on where you live and if you are filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, at the same time (this is called “concurrent filing”). The table below explains where to file your Form I-130.
When does Form I-130 expire in UK?
Special note for U.S. citizens residing in the United Kingdom or Ghana: If you reside in-country, we will continue to accept and adjudicate Forms I-130 at these field offices through March 31, 2020.
Where do you file Form I-130 in Alabama?
Attn: I-130. 1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S. Suite 100. Phoenix, AZ 85034. You are only filing Form I-130, and you live in: Alabama.
What do you need to know about Form I-130?
Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is the first step in obtaining family-based permanent residence (green card) in the United States. A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident may file Form I-130 to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary (intending immigrant).
What’s the normal processing time for an I-130 petition?
The USCIS website also lists normal processing times for an I-130 petition. If you believe that your case is outside the normal I-130 processing time, you can make a case inquiry. The approval of your I-130 petition is just the beginning of a process that has several more steps. After USCIS approves the I-130 petition, see what’s next.
Attn: I-130. 1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S. Suite 100. Phoenix, AZ 85034. You are only filing Form I-130, and you live in: Alabama.
Where do I find the edition date on an I-130?
You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions. The filing location for a Form I-130 depends on where you live.