This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the type of submission. For example, Original Submission, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485). Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the form number.
If you hand write your answers, use black ink. Make sure that everything you write on the form is clear, so we can easily read the information on the scanned image we produce when we process your form.
Filing Form I-130 Alone: If you are the petitioner and reside in the United States or Canada, and are filing only the Form I-130, file it at the USCIS Chicago Lockbox facility.
How Many I-130s Are Approved Every Year? Many visa categories, including family preference, have numerical limits on the number of approvals available each year. In recent years, the approval rate for Form I-130 petitions has been as high as 99%.
If you hand write your answers, use black ink. Make sure that everything you write on the form is clear, so we can easily read the information on the scanned image we produce when we process your form.
In a Nutshell - The processing time for U.S. citizens filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 13-54.5 months. - The processing time for legal permanent residents filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 32-67.5 months.
If any of the form's pages are missing or are completed with a different edition of the form, we may reject your application. If you hand write your answers, use black ink.
Start with an introduction that clearly states your purpose and why you're writing the letter. In the middle section, provide a detailed explanation of your request or concern. Use supporting evidence to make your case as strong as possible. Finally, end your letter with a polite but firm request for action.
Current USCIS Processing Times at a Glance FormPurposeCurrent Processing Time I-90 Green Card Replacement/Renewal 0.8 months I-130 (U.S. citizen sponsor) Petition for Alien Relative 14.3 months I-130 (Green card holder sponsor) Petition for Alien Relative 35 months I-485 (Family-based) Adjustment of Status 9.8 months11 more rows