AI-powered I-130 petition preparation with category-specific guidance, error checking, and Spanish support. Just $139 per petition.
Parents, children, and siblings. Each relationship has different rules, wait times, and evidence requirements. We walk you through it all.
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Parents of U.S. citizens are immediate relatives — no wait time for a visa!
Millions of families are separated by confusing paperwork and unclear rules.
Parents have no wait. Siblings can wait 15+ years. Married children are somewhere in between. Understanding preference categories, priority dates, and the visa bulletin is overwhelming.
The I-130 is used for every family relationship, but the process, wait times, and required evidence differ for each. One wrong checkbox can slow your case by months.
Sponsoring multiple family members? Lawyers charge $500 to $1,500 per petition. That adds up fast when you are petitioning for parents, children, and siblings.
We built ImmigrationAlly so families like yours can navigate the I-130 without confusion or expensive lawyers.
Click through each step to see how ImmigrationAlly guides you through the I-130
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No legal jargon — we break down every I-130 question into plain language. Your progress saves automatically.
Every family relationship has different rules. We customize your experience from start to finish.
Sponsoring a parent is different from sponsoring a sibling. We customize every instruction based on exactly who you are petitioning for and your immigration status.
Immediate relative? F2A? Priority date? Our AI assistant explains every term in plain English or Spanish, available 24/7 while you fill out the form.
Smart validation checks for missing info, inconsistent dates, and common mistakes that cause USCIS to reject petitions or request additional evidence.
We show current processing times for your specific preference category so you know upfront whether it will be months or years before your family member can immigrate.
Your relationship to the family member determines their preference category and how long they will wait.
No wait. Visas are always available for parents of U.S. citizens.
No wait for children of U.S. citizens. Green card holder children: 2 to 3 years (F2A).
Long wait, typically 12 to 15 years. Only U.S. citizens can sponsor married children.
Longest wait, typically 15 to 20+ years. Only U.S. citizens can sponsor siblings.
Green card holders: You can sponsor spouses and unmarried children. To sponsor parents, married children, or siblings, you must first become a U.S. citizen.
Three simple steps to petition for your family member
We ask about you and your family member in plain English or Spanish. Our AI explains anything confusing, like what an alien registration number is and where to find it.
Our system validates your answers, flags inconsistencies, and makes sure your petition is complete before you submit. No more rejection surprises.
Get your completed I-130, personalized cover letter, document checklist, and step-by-step filing instructions. Print, sign, and mail to USCIS.
USCIS filing fee: $675 per petition (paid separately to government)
Total estimated cost: $814
Our $139 service fee covers form preparation and filing support. USCIS fees are paid separately.
See how ImmigrationAlly compares to other options. Competitor pricing as of 2026.
| ImmigrationAlly | CitizenPath | RapidVisa | DIY | Lawyer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $139 | $149 | $595 | Free | $800-2,000 |
| AI-Powered Help | |||||
| Category-Specific Instructions | |||||
| Same-Day Completion | |||||
| Wait Time Estimates | |||||
| Form Preview Before Payment | N/A | N/A | |||
| Cover Letter Included | |||||
| Money-Back Guarantee | 60 days | 60 days | Varies | N/A | Rarely |
Price
ImmigrationAlly
$139
CitizenPath
$149
RapidVisa
$595
DIY
Free
AI-Powered Help
ImmigrationAlly
Yes
CitizenPath
No
RapidVisa
No
DIY
No
Category-Specific Instructions
ImmigrationAlly
Yes
CitizenPath
Yes
RapidVisa
Yes
DIY
No
Same-Day Completion
ImmigrationAlly
Yes
CitizenPath
Yes
RapidVisa
Yes
DIY
Yes
Wait Time Estimates
ImmigrationAlly
Yes
CitizenPath
No
RapidVisa
Yes
DIY
No
Competitor pricing based on publicly available information as of 2026. Prices may vary.
Everything you need to know about sponsoring family members with Form I-130
Start your I-130 family petition today. Plain-English guidance for every question, with full Spanish support.
60-day money-back guarantee. No credit card required to start.
Questions? Our AI assistant is available 24/7.