What materials and steps do family members need to immigrate to the United States?

The immigration procedures for American relatives are as follows:

first step

U.S. citizens should submit the I- 130 form to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Office in their residential area. If American applicants have lived in China for more than six months, they can submit their applications to the immigration offices in Beijing and Guangzhou according to the jurisdiction of their residence.

Second step

If the application is submitted in the United States, the approved I- 130 will be sent directly to the National Visa Center (NVC). Then send it to the US Consulate General in Guangzhou. The time from the visa center to Guangzhou is about 3-4 months. However, due to the clearance procedures of China Customs, there will be some delays.

Note: after receiving the application fee, NVC will send a parcel to the applicant (including the form? DS-230？ PDF format). please fill in the form according to the instructions and send it back to NVC together with the required materials. The faster the forms and related materials are submitted, the faster the application will be processed.

If the main applicant's I- 130 is submitted in China, the immigration application will be sent directly to the Guangzhou Consulate instead of to NVC. ? After receiving the documents, Guangzhou Consulate will send the explanatory package to the beneficiary of the main applicant.

Third step

After receiving the file, Guangzhou Consulate will first review the file to ensure that the applicant's information is complete. If the materials are missing, the Guangzhou Consulate will send an explanatory package to the beneficiary. After confirming that the materials are complete, the Guangzhou Consulate will arrange an interview for the applicant. The treatment time is about 2-4 months.

Fourth step

After determining the interview date, the consulate will send an appointment package (also known as package No.4) to the applicant, explaining how to prepare the interview materials. Applicants need to go to the designated hospital (PDF) for physical examination before the interview.

The required documents and information are as follows:

(1)I- 130 table;

(2) Form G-325a, namely "Resume", is only used for the application of spouses of American citizens. In most cases, this form is for applicants to apply after entering the United States, but if Chen's application is filed separately, this form should also be filled in.

(3) Chen lover's identity certificate. If you are a native American citizen, you must submit a birth certificate issued by the state government. If you are an overseas-born American citizen or a naturalized American citizen, you must submit a citizenship certificate, a naturalization certificate, a birth certificate issued by an overseas consul or a valid American passport. If you are a permanent resident, your identification is a green card or a passport with a valid permanent resident seal.

(4) Proof of kinship. Chen's lover should submit different supporting materials according to his different relationship with the applicant:

Spouse relationship: legal marriage certificate. If you remarry, you need to submit the original proof of relationship, such as divorce certificate and spouse's death certificate. Wedding photos or other family photos. Prove that other couples live together.

Child relationship: child birth certificate;

Stepchild relationship: the stepchild relationship formed by marriage must be that the marriage occurred before the stepson (female) 18 years old; Need to provide: valid marriage certificate, birth certificate, proof of the original marriage relationship between the two parties;

(5)? Application form/application

It takes a long time for relatives subject to quota to apply for immigration, and the time schedule should be determined according to the number of applicants in the host country. Relatives who are not subject to quota restrictions apply for immigration, and it will be faster if there is no schedule, which will take about six months to one year. Details are as follows:

first step

U.S. citizens should submit the I- 130 form to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Office in their residential area. If American applicants have lived in China for more than six months, they can submit their applications to the immigration offices in Beijing and Guangzhou according to the jurisdiction of their residence.

Second step

If the application is submitted in the United States, the approved I- 130 will be sent directly to the National Visa Center (NVC). Then send it to the US Consulate General in Guangzhou. The time from the visa center to Guangzhou is about 3-4 months. However, due to the clearance procedures of China Customs, there will be some delays.

Note: after receiving the application fee, NVC will send you a parcel of immigration instructions (including forms? DS-230？ PDF format). please fill in the form according to the instructions and send it back to NVC together with the required materials. The faster you hand in the forms and related materials, the faster your application will be processed.

If your I- 130 was submitted in China, your immigration application will be sent directly to the Guangzhou Consulate without sending it to NVC. ? After receiving the documents, Guangzhou Consulate will send an explanatory package to your beneficiary.

Third step

After receiving the file, Guangzhou Consulate will first review the file to ensure that the applicant's information is complete. If the materials are missing, the Guangzhou Consulate will send an explanatory package to the beneficiary. After confirming that the materials are complete, the Guangzhou Consulate will arrange an interview for the applicant. The treatment time is about 2-4 months.

Fourth step

After determining the interview date, the consulate will send an appointment package (also known as package No.4) to the applicant, explaining how to prepare the interview materials. Applicants need to go to the designated hospital (PDF) for physical examination before the interview.