Form I-130

I-130 Document ValidationPetition for Alien Relative

I-130 family petitions require proof of the petitioner's immigration status and clear evidence of the qualifying relationship. CIRIS validates status evidence, relationship documentation, and prior marriage history.

Required Documents

  • Form I-130 (signed)
  • Petitioner status evidence (US passport, green card, naturalization certificate)
  • Petitioner birth certificate
  • Beneficiary birth certificate
  • Relationship evidence (marriage certificate, birth records)
  • 2 passport-style photos (petitioner + beneficiary)
  • Prior divorce decreesconditional

What CIRIS Catches

These are the most common issues CIRIS automatically detects in I-130 packets.

High Risk — Needs Immediate Attention

High RiskEligibility

Petitioner status evidence missing or insufficient to establish US citizenship or LPR status

High RiskRelationship

Marriage certificate not provided for spousal petition

Medium Risk — Review Recommended

Medium RiskBona Fide Marriage

Insufficient relationship evidence (fewer than 3 types of joint documentation)

Medium RiskPrior Marriages

Prior divorce decree missing for petitioner or beneficiary

Medium RiskDocument Quality

Birth certificate partially illegible or low resolution

Low Risk — Advisory

Low RiskOrganization

Relationship evidence not organized chronologically

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