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Form I-730: Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
USCIS Form I-730 is the Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition that allows a refugee or asylee to request parole for a qualifying relative. Unexcused failure to appear for biometrics may lead to dismissal of the petition.
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USCIS Form I-730 - Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
USCIS Form I-730 is the Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition that allows a refugee or asylee to request parole for a qualifying relative. Unexcused failure to appear for biometrics may lead to dismissal of the petition.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting the petition without the required petitioner’s signature will cause it to be returned.
- 2Petitioner’s signature missing or replaced by a stamped name, making the form incomplete.
- 3Preparer’s signature absent in Part 8, causing the petition to be returned.
- 4Interpreter’s signature and contact details omitted from Part 7 when an interpreter was used.
- 5Original documents submitted instead of one readable photocopy, violating submission rules.
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This form lets a refugee or asylee ask U.S. immigration to bring a family member to the United States. You fill it out, sign it, and send it with copies of documents, photos, and any required translations.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not stated in the official source.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you are the principal refugee or asylee filing for a spouse or unmarried child under 21 within two years of admission or grant.
- Do not use it when you were granted status more than two years ago, are a derivative refugee/asylee, or the relative is a U.S.-born child.
- Check Form G-1055 instead when you need to determine the correct filing fee.
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Filing the refugee/asylee relative petition
Primary petition for eligible spouse or child under 21
✓ Confirm eligibility and two‑year limit
Checking filing fee amount
Provides current fee schedule for Form I-730
✓ Verify fee on USCIS website
Submitting supporting affidavits
Affidavits must be sworn and contain required personal details
✓ Ensure each affidavit includes name, address, birth info, relationship, and event details
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
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What you need before filling it out
Form I-94 copy
Both sides of the relative’s Form I‑94 Arrival‑Departure Record · Beneficiary’s immigration file
Affidavits
Written statements sworn by two persons with personal knowledge · Affidavits prepared by witnesses
Signature block
Petitioner’s signature under penalty of perjury · Form I‑730 Part 9
Explanation for late filing
Written explanation in Part 3 of Form I‑730 · Petitioner’s statement
Proof of relationship
Marriage certificate or child’s birth certificate · Applicant’s personal records
Before you submit
- 1Verify the revision date on the form matches 01/20/25.
- 2Confirm the petitioner is the principal refugee or asylee.
- 3Ensure each qualifying relative is within the two‑year filing window or include a waiver explanation in Part 3.
- 4Attach both sides of the relative’s Form I‑94 if the relative is in the United States.
- 5Include two sworn affidavits with required personal details.
- 6Sign the petition and have any preparer sign under penalty of perjury.
- 7Include the filing fee as indicated on Form G‑1055.
- 8Prepare a separate Form I‑730 for each qualifying relative.
- 9Check that no child born in the U.S. is being petitioned.
- 10Review that all required fields are completed; no blank lines remain.
How to file this form
- 1Gather eligibility evidence and supporting documents.
- 2Complete Form I‑730, filling all required fields for each relative.
- 3Attach copies of Form I‑94, affidavits, and relationship documents.
- 4Pay the filing fee as shown on Form G‑1055 and keep the receipt.
- 5Sign the petition and any preparer signature.
- 6Mail the package to the USCIS address indicated on the form and retain the mailing receipt as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Not eligible if the refugee admission or asylum grant occurred more than two years ago, unless a humanitarian waiver is granted.
- 2Not eligible if the petitioner is a derivative refugee or asylee (accompanying/follow‑to‑join).
- 3Not eligible to file for a child who is a U.S. citizen because the child was born in the United States.
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Applicant Info
3 items
Your current legal name as in your passport.
Complete date (MM/DD/YYYY) and city/country of birth.
Country where you hold citizenship.
Basis
2 items
Detailed description of the harm, persecution, or disaster you are fleeing.
Date you last entered the United States (MM/DD/YYYY).
Evidence
1 items
List all documents supporting your application, including affidavits, country condition reports, and identification.
Signatures
1 items
Sign under penalty of perjury.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The instructions show a revision date of 01/20/25 and direct users to the USCIS website for the latest version.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision date reads 01/20/25 (Instructions p.1).
- Fee — Not stated in the official source.
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source.
- Signature — confirm petitioner and any preparer sign under penalty of perjury (Instructions p.2).
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After you file
- 1Keep a complete copy of the signed Form I‑730 and all attachments for your records.
- 2Store the mailing receipt and tracking number for at least six months.
- 3Await the USCIS receipt notice (Form I‑797C) confirming acceptance of the petition.
- 4Respond promptly to any Request for Evidence (RFE) with additional documentation.
- 5If an error is discovered, file a corrected Form I‑730 with a cover letter explaining the correction.
- 6Retain the approval notice for future immigration benefits.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — eligibility limited to refugees or asylees admitted within past two years.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — two‑year limitation may be waived for humanitarian reasons, explained in Part 3.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — spouse and unmarried children under 21 are eligible for benefits.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — child born in the United States is a U.S. citizen; no form needed.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — petitioner and any preparer must sign under penalty of perjury.
- SRCInstructions p.5 — submit both sides of the relative’s Form I‑94 if the relative is in the United States.
- SRCInstructions p.5 — affidavits must be sworn by two persons with personal knowledge and include required details.
- SRCInstructions p.5 — TTY number 1-800-767-1833 provided for deaf or hard of hearing.
- SRCForm p.8 — incomplete petition may be denied.
- SRCInstructions p.6 — latest version available at www.uscis.gov/forms.
Common confusion points
Can I file for a child born in the U.S.?
Child is automatically a U.S. citizen, so the form is not needed.
→ Verify the child’s birth certificate shows U.S. birth.
Do I need to include the filing fee with the petition?
Fee amount is not listed in the instructions; it is on Form G‑1055.
→ Check current fee on Form G‑1055 and attach payment.
What if my asylum was granted more than two years ago?
Two‑year limit may be waived only with a written explanation.
→ Provide detailed waiver explanation in Part 3.
Do I need to submit Form I‑94 for a relative abroad?
I‑94 is required only if the relative is in the United States.
→ Confirm relative’s location before attaching I‑94.
Do I have to file a separate I‑730 for each family member?
Instructions state a separate petition is required per qualifying relative.
→ Prepare an individual Form I‑730 for each relative.
Is a married mother of an unborn child eligible?
Mother is eligible only if married to the principal asylee at the time of asylum grant.
→ Check marital status at asylum grant date.
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Questions about USCIS Form I-730
What is USCIS Form I-730 used for?
This form lets a refugee or asylee ask U.S. immigration to bring a family member to the United States. You fill it out, sign it, and send it with copies of documents, photos, and any required translations.
Who must file USCIS Form I-730?
The petitioner – the refugee or asylee who wants to bring a family member – must file USCIS Form I-730.
What information does USCIS Form I-730 require?
The form gathers the petitioner’s signature, contact information, and, if used, the interpreter’s and preparer’s details in Part 7 and Part 8. It also requires supporting evidence such as a recent photograph, a copy of the relative’s Form I‑94, affidavits, and English translations of any foreign‑language documents.
How do I complete USCIS Form I-730?
First, indicate whether a preparer or interpreter was used and complete Part 7 (interpreter) and Part 8 (preparer) with names, addresses, phone numbers, and signatures. Next, the petitioner signs and dates the petition and provides daytime, mobile, and email contact information. Then attach one readable photocopy of each required document, a recent clear photograph of the family member, any English translations, and, if the relative is in the U.S., both sides of the Form I‑94 and two sworn affidavits. Finally, submit the complete packet according to USCIS filing instructions.
What happens if USCIS Form I-730 is filed incorrectly?
Unexcused failure of the alien relative to appear for biometrics may result in dismissal of the petition. Failure of the petitioner or preparer to sign the form will cause it to be returned as incomplete.
Can I file for a child born in the U.S.?
Child is automatically a U.S. citizen, so the form is not needed. Verify the child’s birth certificate shows U.S. birth.
Do I need to include the filing fee with the petition?
Fee amount is not listed in the instructions; it is on Form G‑1055. Check current fee on Form G‑1055 and attach payment.
What if my asylum was granted more than two years ago?
Two‑year limit may be waived only with a written explanation. Provide detailed waiver explanation in Part 3.
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