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Form I-130: prepare your family petition
Form I-130 is the petition a U.S. citizen or permanent resident files to establish a qualifying family relationship that can be the basis of an immigration process for that relative.
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Family petition · I-130
$99 · one-time
Start with a few short questions. If Atlas can prepare your case, one payment unlocks the full interview and final preparation. Government fees are separate.
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AtlasI’m a citizen and I want to petition for my wife.
I can help you prepare the I-130 family petition, with your wife’s I-130A included. I’ll ask about you first, then about her.
Educational information. Atlas is not USCIS or a law firm, does not give legal advice and does not guarantee results. USCIS: Form I-130, instructions and current notices.
Petitioner and beneficiary: who is who
The petitioner is the citizen or permanent resident who files for a relative. The beneficiary is the relative: spouse, child, parent or sibling, depending on the case. Atlas asks about each person separately so their information never gets mixed.
Which relatives qualify depends on the petitioner’s status and the relationship. Atlas does not decide which relative qualifies or recommend an immigration strategy.
Spouse petitions and the I-130A
In a petition for a spouse, Form I-130A collects additional information about the beneficiary spouse when it applies. Atlas includes it within the I-130 case — there is no separate purchase for the I-130A.
The petition is not the whole process
Filing Form I-130 does not by itself give a Green Card or permission to live or work in the U.S. The next steps may be consular processing or, when it applies, adjustment of status with Form I-485.
Documents: a guide to get organized
These are groups of information to review, not an exhaustive list. The current official instructions decide the evidence for your case.
- Proof of the petitioner’s status, per the official instructions.
- Documents proving the family relationship, such as certificates when they apply.
- Histories and evidence specific to the petition type; for spouses, marriage documents and prior marriages if any.
Atlas price and government fees
Preparing a I-130 case with Atlas costs $99 USD, one-time per case, no subscription. Start with a few short questions. If Atlas can prepare your case, one payment unlocks the full interview and final preparation. Government fees are separate.
The payment covers the full interview with Atlas, English translations of your answers, your document checklist, instructions to sign and file, a final review and the prepared PDF. USCIS fees are paid separately — check the current fee in the USCIS fee calculator. Refund policy.
Frequently asked questions
Does Atlas’s price include the I-130A?
Yes, when it applies to a spouse petition within the I-130 case. There is no separate purchase for that supplement.
Can I use Form I-130 for any relative?
No. The qualifying relationships depend on the rules and the petitioner’s status. Check the official instructions before you start.
Official resources
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Start with a few short questions. If Atlas can prepare your case, one payment unlocks the full interview and final preparation. Government fees are separate.
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