I-130 Automation

Automate USCIS Form I-130 — Petition for Alien Relative

SpaceLizit auto-fills the I-130 from client intake, organizes relationship evidence, and validates every field against USCIS requirements — in minutes, not hours.

3 min avg fill time

Zero manual data entry

I-130A auto-generated

What Is Form I-130?

Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) is filed by a US citizen or lawful permanent resident to establish a qualifying family relationship with a foreign national. It is the first step in family-based immigration. The form requires detailed biographical information for both petitioner and beneficiary, proof of US citizenship or LPR status, relationship evidence (marriage certificate, birth certificate), and prior immigration history. Errors or missing evidence are the leading causes of I-130 delays.

USCIS Form	I-130
Filing Fee	$675 (as of 2026)
Average Processing	12–24 months (varies by preference category)
Who Files	US Citizens and LPRs
Common Filing Location	USCIS Lockbox or Online
Supplement	I-130A (for spousal petitions)

Common Errors That Cause RFEs / Denials

SpaceLizit catches all of these before you file.

Missing relationship evidence

Attorneys frequently submit the I-130 without attaching all required civil documents (marriage certificate, birth certificate, divorce decrees from prior marriages). USCIS issues an RFE requiring resubmission.

Petitioner's prior marriages not disclosed

Every prior marriage must be listed with termination documentation. Omitting even one prior marriage can result in denial.

I-130A supplement missing for spousal petitions

When a US citizen files for a spouse, the I-130A (Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary) is required. Attorneys often forget to include it.

Inconsistent biographical data

Petitioner's name, date of birth, and A-Number must be identical across the I-130 and any concurrent I-485. Discrepancies trigger manual review.

How SpaceLizit Automates Form I-130

Three steps from intake to filing-ready package.

Intake extraction

SpaceLizit reads the client's passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, and intake questionnaire to extract all required biographical data automatically.

Form generation & validation

The AI populates all I-130 fields, auto-generates the I-130A supplement for spousal petitions, and cross-validates petitioner and beneficiary data for inconsistencies.

Evidence checklist & package assembly

SpaceLizit generates a case-specific required document checklist and assembles the complete filing package (I-130 + I-130A + cover letter + evidence index) ready for submission.

I-130 Compliance Checklist

SpaceLizit validates every item before generating your filing package.

Petitioner's proof of US citizenship or LPR status included

Relationship evidence attached (marriage/birth certificate)

All prior marriages listed with termination documentation

I-130A supplement completed for spousal petitions

Petitioner's biographical data matches any concurrent I-485

Filing fee included ($675 per beneficiary)

Correct USCIS filing location selected (online vs lockbox)

Frequently Asked Questions — Form I-130

What is Form I-130?

Form I-130 is the Petition for Alien Relative, filed by a US citizen or lawful permanent resident to establish a qualifying family relationship with a foreign national. It is the foundational step in family-based immigration — without an approved I-130, the foreign relative cannot apply for a green card or immigrant visa. The I-130 does not itself grant any immigration benefit; it simply establishes the qualifying relationship for the next step in the process.

What documents are required with Form I-130?

Required documents vary by relationship type. For spousal petitions: proof of US citizenship/LPR status, marriage certificate, termination documents for all prior marriages, photos, and the completed I-130A supplement. For parent/child petitions: birth certificates proving the qualifying relationship, citizenship documentation, and (for adopted children) adoption decree. SpaceLizit auto-generates a case-specific document checklist based on the petition type.

What are the most common reasons Form I-130 is denied?

The most common I-130 denials involve: (1) failure to document prior marriages and their termination, (2) insufficient relationship evidence, (3) petitioner no longer maintaining LPR status, and (4) inadmissibility issues with the beneficiary. SpaceLizit's pre-submission validation catches items 1–3 automatically before you file.

Can SpaceLizit auto-fill both I-130 and I-130A together?

Yes. SpaceLizit recognizes when the petition is for a spouse and automatically generates both the I-130 and the I-130A supplement from the same intake data. Both forms are cross-validated for consistency before the filing package is assembled.

How long does it take to prepare an I-130 with SpaceLizit?

SpaceLizit can generate a complete I-130 filing package — including I-130A, cover letter, and document checklist — in approximately 3 minutes from a completed intake. Manual preparation typically takes 1–3 hours. SpaceLizit reduces that to under 5 minutes while eliminating the most common errors that cause RFEs.

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