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Form I-130A in short
Form I-130A collects extra information about a spouse when a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or U.S. national files Form I-130 for them. It asks for five years of address and employment history and details about the spouse's parents. It is submitted with Form I-130 and has no use on its own.
| Issued by | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) |
|---|---|
| Current version | Edition 04/01/24 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | The spouse beneficiary of a Form I-130. If the spouse lives overseas, the form must still be completed, but the spouse does not have to sign it. |
| Who receives it | USCIS. |
| Where to send it | Submit it with the Form I-130 filed for the spouse, in the same package and to the same address. See the Form I-130 filing addresses on uscis.gov. |
| Deadline | No separate deadline. File it at the same time as Form I-130. |
| Fee | No separate fee. Form G-1055 (edition 10/16/26, checked 2026-10-25) does not list Form I-130A. The Form I-130 fee is $675 for paper filing or $625 online. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF · Official instructions |
How to fill out Form I-130A, line by line
| Part 1, Items 1 to 3 | Your name and numbers Your A-Number and USCIS Online Account Number if any, and your full name. |
| Part 1, Items 4 to 9 | Address history Every physical address for the last five years, inside or outside the United States, current address first, with dates. Also give your last address outside the United States where you lived more than one year, even if already listed. |
| Part 1, Items 10 to 23 | Information about your parents Each parent's full name, date of birth, sex, city and country of birth, and current city and country of residence. |
| Part 2 | Employment history Your employers for the last five years, current job first, with addresses, occupation and dates. If unemployed, type or print Unemployed. |
| Part 3 | Employment outside the United States Your last job outside the United States if not already listed. |
| Part 4 | Spouse beneficiary's statement and signature Your contact details and signature. If you live overseas you do not have to sign, but the form still must be completed. |
| Parts 5 to 7 | Interpreter, preparer and additional information Interpreter and preparer sign only if used. Use Part 7 for answers that do not fit. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing Form I-130 for a spouse without Form I-130A.
- Leaving gaps in the five-year address or employment history.
- Not listing the last address outside the United States of more than one year.
- Leaving a spouse who lives in the United States without a signature on Part 4.
- Mixing pages from different editions. USCIS may reject forms with missing pages or pages from another edition.
- Writing Unemployed in the wrong place instead of in Part 2, Item 1.
Questions about Form I-130A
Who fills out Form I-130A, the petitioner or the spouse?
The spouse beneficiary. The form is about the spouse, and the spouse signs it unless they live overseas.
Does my spouse abroad have to sign?
No. The form must still be completed, but a spouse who lives overseas does not need to sign it.
Is there a separate fee for Form I-130A?
No. It goes with Form I-130 and the USCIS fee schedule does not list a separate fee.
Do I need Form I-130A for a parent or child petition?
No. USCIS asks for it only when the I-130 is for a spouse.
How far back does the history go?
Five years of addresses and five years of employment, plus your last address and job outside the United States.
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Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.