Instructions for USCIS Form I-730 Refugee / Asylee Relative Petition

USCIS Form I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition

This document contains official instructions for USCIS Form I-730 , Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition - a form released and collected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services. An up-to-date fillable USCIS Form I-730 is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is USCIS Form I-730?A: Form I-730 is a Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition used by refugees or asylees to request the admission of their qualifying family members to the United States.

Q: Who can file USCIS Form I-730?A: Only refugees and asylees who have been granted lawful status in the United States can file Form I-730 to petition for their eligible family members to come to the U.S.

Q: Who are considered eligible family members for USCIS Form I-730?A: Eligible family members include spouses and children of refugees or asylees, as well as parents of refugee minors.

Q: What is the purpose of USCIS Form I-730?A: The purpose of Form I-730 is to reunite qualifying family members with refugees or asylees who have been granted protection in the United States.

Q: What documents need to be submitted with USCIS Form I-730?A: Along with the completed Form I-730, evidence of the qualifying relationship, such as birth certificates or marriage certificates, must be submitted. Proof of the refugee or asylee's status and biographical information for the family members are also required.

Q: What are the filing fees for USCIS Form I-730?A: As of 2021, the filing fee for Form I-730 is $0. There is no fee required to submit this form.