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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
 

Form I-130

Immediate relative petitions (Form I-130) are accepted from U.S. citizens with proof of residency within this consular district and he or she should also have a valid Chinese Z, X or D Visa. Additionally, petitions are only accepted for visa categories that are current. The petitions must be filed in person by the petitioner. Please see Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.

U.S. Citizens who legally reside in the local area, can file an Immediate Relative Immigrant Petition (Form I-130) by coming to the office during public service window hours only. We do not accept applications by mail.

To file Form I-130 with USCIS Guangzhou:

  1. make sure that all pertinent information on Form I-130 is completed and signed by the Petitioner.
  2. Submit originals of the following:
    a. Registered marriage certificate for both the petitioner and beneficiary,
    b. Proof of U.S. Citizenship of petitioner,
    c. Proof of termination of any prior marriage(s) for both the petitioner and beneficiary,
    d. Photographs - one passport-sized photo, attached with completed and signed Form G-325A (Biographic Information) for both the petitioner and beneficiary,
    e.Birth certificate of the beneficiary. (If the original birth certificate is not available, you must obtain a certification letter, on formal letterhead, from your local Public Security Bureau reporting the beneficiary's name, both parents' names, date and place of birth, and registration of birth.),
    f. Copies of the biographic page of valid passports for both the petitioner and beneficiary,
    g. NOTE: The petitioner is required to bring copies and originals when filing. Originals will be returned to the petitioner after certifications of the copies are completed.
    h. All documents not written in the English language must be accompanied by certified English translations.
  3. After the petition has been approved, it will be sent to the Immigrant Visa Unit. You will need to contact the Immigrant Visa Unit for further questions on scheduling appointments, issuance of visas, etc.