I-130 Abroad Packet

The I-130 Abroad Packet includes all required USCIS forms and guided instructions for filing a Family Petition for a relative who lives outside the United States. This packet prepares you for the first step of the immigration process before your case moves to the National Visa Center (NVC).

What’s Included

✔ Required USCIS forms:
• Form I-130
• Form I-130A (for spouse cases)
• Form G-1145

✔ Consular Processing instructions
✔ Evidence checklist
✔ Packet preparation guidance

How It Works

1. Purchase the packet online.

2. Download all required forms instantly from your website account.

3. Print your forms and bring them to our office.

4. An LDHC LDA will assist you in completing each form, ensure accuracy, and prepare your full I-130 packet for USCIS.

Who Qualifies

Same eligible relatives as domestic I-130 filings, except:
• Beneficiary must live outside the U.S.
• Beneficiary will continue the immigration process through a U.S. consulate after USCIS approval

What You Should Prepare

Includes everything from the Domestic I-130 list, plus:

• Beneficiary’s passport biographic page
• Required police certificates (varies by country)
• Translated civil documents, if needed

Why Choose LDHC

✔ All required forms included
✔ Step-by-step guidance through the consular-processing version of I-130
✔ In-person preparation of your entire packet
✔ Support in English & Spanish
✔ No attorney required