This blog is about my immigration journey - which began in the late-1990s - from Zimbabwe to the United States of America. I am sharing my experiences with the objective of helping individuals who, similarly to me, may find the immigration process impermeable. I am not an attorney and the contents of this blog do not constitute legal advice.
Friday, December 23, 2011
I-130 Filing Location Changes
USCIS has changed filing locations for Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relatives.
Petitioners in the US, starting Jan. 1, 2012, must send their petitions to either the Chicago or Phoenix Lockbox, depending on the petitioner's state residence. The USCIS provides a list showing the states served by each Lockbox.
US citizens and lawful permanent residents use Form I-130 to petition for their immediate relatives to obtain US permanent residency. Spouses, fiancés, children and siblings are classified as immediate relatives. Permanent residents cannot petition for their siblings.
Izizwe provides more detailed information about immediate relative petitions and other immigrant visas.
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