The I-130 Petition for Spouse, also known as an alien relative, is the process to request a non-U.S. Citizen or Foreign Nation to reside as a lawful permanent resident in the United States. The Petition for a Spouse is one kind of petition that has some follow-up questions.
From a general perspective, the petition can be a part of 3 processes. First, the I-130 petition can be the first step in a consular filing. Meaning the Immigrant Interview would be outside of the U.S. at a U.S. Consulate. Second, the I-130 petition can be used in the Adjustment of Status process in the United States. The Petition may or may not be concurrent with the I-485. Third, the I-130 petition may be used in another Green Card process either through the Immigration Court, through asylum, through cancellation of removal in a deportation process, etc.
There is a difference depending on the status of the petitioner. A US Citizen Petition is generally quicker and the Immigrant Visa or Green Card is Immediately available. This is an instance of Immediate Relative treatment by the Immigration process. Alternatively, Lawful Permanent Residents have to adhere to the Family Preference Category and Timetable. The process is slow.
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