What is form I-730 used for?

Using a Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, a person who has been granted asylum or refugee status in the United States (the petitioner) may petition to have his or her spouse and/or unmarried children, who are called beneficiaries, join him or her in the United States.

What happens after I-730 approval?

After you file the I-730 petition, we will mail you a receipt so you know we received it for processing. If we approve your petition and your relative is outside the United States, we will send you an approval notice and forward your petition to the U.S. Embassy or consulate nearest your relative.

Is there a fee for form I-730?

There is no fee to file the I-730.

Can an LPR file an I-730?

(b) (U) LPR or Naturalized Citizen May File I-130: The I-730 petition may also be filed by an LPR who received such status after having been admitted as a principal refugee or after having been granted asylum as a principal asylee.

Who is eligible for i730?

Form I-730 can be filed by people who were granted asylum or are refugees in the United States. This form will allow their spouse and children under 21 years old who are unmarried to go to the States too, as a refugee or derivative asylee.

How can I stay in US after marriage?

Once you marry, your spouse can apply for permanent residence and remain in the United States while we process the application. If you choose this method, file a Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). Filing instructions and forms are available on our Web site at www. uscis.

How long does i730 take to process?

According to USCIS, form I-730 may take about 5 months to be processed.

Who is eligible for derivative asylum?

To be eligible, the derivative asylee must have been physically present in the United States for at least one year following the asylum grant before filing the application for adjustment. INA § 209(b)(2).

What is the visa type for asylee?

c. Visas 92: (1) What does Visas 92 mean? The spouse or child of an approved Form I-730 filed by the principal asylee is often referred to as a follow-to-join asylee (FTJ-A), or a “Visas 92” or V92 beneficiary.