USCIS Redesigns Family Reunion Green Card Application Process

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that, from February 1, 2020, the form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, will be processed domestically only by USCIS, and overseas only by the State Department's International Office under certain circumstances.

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The Department of State will be responsible for certain services previously provided at USCIS international offices, as well as services that it already provides in countries where USCIS is not present. Acceptable active military personnel assigned abroad will submit their I-130 form on the spot to the State Department, as well as some non-military petitioners who meet certain criteria for consular processing.

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“USCIS continues to modernize and become more efficient,” said USCIS Deputy Director Mark Coumans. “Because the Department of State has a much broader international presence, we have delegated authority to our government partners to accept and review applications for immediate family members abroad in certain circumstances.” USCIS continues to expand online filing options available to domestic and international filers, saving applicants and petitioners time and money.”

Typically, the Department of State will process Form I-130 locally if the petition meets the general criteria defined by USCIS:

• temporary general permits for cases of prolonged or serious civil conflict or natural disaster; or
• full authorization for US troops assigned to military bases abroad.

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In addition to these general permits, the Department of State reserves the right to accept Form I-130 if the US citizen applicant meets the criteria for “exceptional circumstances” as indicated in the update of the Policy Guide.

All other applicants residing abroad must submit Form I-130 Online Training: For those who prefer the flexibility of learning from a distance or cannot make it to our Sofia location, we offer comprehensive online courses. or mailed via USCIS Dallas Lockbox for internal processing.

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