Review this Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations (RAIO) guidance on informal marriage for an updated interpretation of the place-of-celebration rule.
Topic: Family Petition (I-130)
American Immigration Lawyers Association: Best Practices and Resources for Representing Operations Allies Welcome Parolees and Afghan Nationals
Read this guide for an overview of the most relevant immigration pathways available to Afghan nationals who left Afghanistan after U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: I-130: Petition for Alien Relative
Submit Form I-130 to begin the process of permanent residency for an eligible Afghan national relative. Gain information from filing tips and more.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
Whether filing Form I-130 online or by U.S. mail, find out where to send the form based on the applicant’s state of residence.