Fill in Form I-130 online
Lets a US citizen or permanent resident establish their relationship to a relative who wants to immigrate to the US.
Do not sign this form electronically. Form I-130 has to be signed by hand, in person or through the agency’s own filing system. You can type your details into the PDF here, then print it and follow the official instructions to sign and submit it.
Form I-130 at a glance
- Official name
- Petition for Alien Relative
- Issued by
- USCIS
- Country
- United States
- Category
- Immigration and visas
- Language
- English
- Who uses it
- US citizens and lawful permanent residents sponsoring family members.
- Signature
Print and sign by hand
USCIS requires a handwritten signature on paper filings. Under a USCIS rule in force since 10 July 2026, typed names, pasted signature images and signatures made with e-signature software are not valid; a scan or copy of an original wet-ink signature is accepted, and electronic signatures count only when you file online through a USCIS account.
- Instructions
- Official USCIS page
Form I-130 is the petition a US citizen or lawful permanent resident files to establish their relationship to a relative who wants to immigrate. It is the first step in most family-based green card cases. Open the official form from uscis.gov in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool straight from this page, type your details into its fillable fields and download it to print and sign by hand. The file is handled in your browser and never leaves your device.
How to fill in Form I-130
Check the edition and open the form
Confirm on the USCIS I-130 page which edition is accepted, then open i-130.pdf from uscis.gov in Sign PDF. If you are petitioning for a spouse, also prepare Form I-130A for them.
Your relationship
Say who you are filing for, such as a spouse, parent, child or sibling, and how the relationship arose, for example by birth or adoption.
Information about you, the petitioner
Give your names, A-number if any, addresses for the past five years, marital history, parents' details, and how you became a citizen or permanent resident, plus your biographic information.
Information about your relative
Give your relative's names, date and place of birth, addresses, marital history, family members and immigration history, and where they will apply for their visa or adjust status.
Print and sign by hand
Download the completed form, print it and sign the petitioner's signature section in ink. An unsigned or digitally signed paper form will be rejected or denied.
File with USCIS
File online through a USCIS account, or mail the signed form with the fee and evidence to the lockbox address on the USCIS I-130 filing addresses page.
What you need before you start
- Proof of your US citizenship or permanent residence.
- Proof of the relationship, such as a marriage or birth certificate.
- Proof that earlier marriages ended, if either of you was married before.
- For a spouse, a completed Form I-130A and evidence the marriage is genuine.
- The current fee from the USCIS fee schedule.
Can I sign Form I-130 electronically?
No, not on a paper filing. A USCIS rule on signatures on immigration benefit requests, in force for filings made on or after 10 July 2026, says a valid signature on a paper form is a handwritten one. Typed names, copied signature images, stamps and signatures created with e-signature software are invalid, and USCIS can reject or even deny a request because of them, keeping the fee in the case of a denial. A scan, photocopy or fax of a form that carries an original wet-ink signature is accepted.
So type your answers into Form I-130 with BunnyDoc, download it, print it, and sign it by hand in ink. If you file online through a USCIS online account instead, you sign electronically inside that system. For background, see whether e-signatures are legal.
Common mistakes
- Using an edition USCIS no longer accepts.
- Signing with a typed or pasted signature on the paper form.
- Leaving required questions blank instead of writing "None" or "N/A".
- Paying an out-of-date fee.
- Filing for a spouse without Form I-130A.
Form I-130: frequently asked questions
Where do I send Form I-130?
It depends on where you live and whether you are filing other forms at the same time. USCIS lists the addresses on its I-130 filing addresses page. You can also file online.
Can I sign Form I-130 electronically?
Not on a paper filing. USCIS requires a handwritten signature, though a scan of a wet-ink signature is accepted. Online filers sign inside their USCIS account.
What is the I-130 filing fee?
Fees change, and filing online can cost less than paper. Check the current amount on the USCIS fee schedule before you pay.
Can I file Form I-130 online?
Yes, in most cases, through a USCIS online account. USCIS lists the forms you can file online on its website.
Does an approved I-130 give my relative a green card?
No. It establishes the relationship. Your relative then applies for an immigrant visa abroad or for adjustment of status in the US when a visa is available.
Is BunnyDoc connected to USCIS?
No. BunnyDoc is not affiliated with USCIS or the US government. We link to the official form on uscis.gov and give you a free tool to fill it in your browser.
BunnyDoc is not affiliated with USCIS. Always download the latest edition from the official site and follow its instructions for signing and filing.
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