Form I-730 Follow-to-Join Refugee or Asylee Relative Petition (2025): Edit Online Free & Download PDF
Follow-to-Join Refugee or Asylee Relative Petition: Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
Quick answer: Form I-730 lets a principal refugee or principal asylee ask for their spouse and unmarried children under 21 to join them in the United States. The relatives receive derivative refugee or asylee status. One form is filed for each family member. The current version is Edition 01/20/25.
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Form I-730 in short
Form I-730 lets a principal refugee or principal asylee ask for their spouse and unmarried children under 21 to join them in the United States. The relatives receive derivative refugee or asylee status. One form is filed for each family member.
| Issued by | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) |
|---|---|
| Current version | Edition 01/20/25 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | A principal refugee admitted within the past 2 years, or a principal asylee granted asylum within the past 2 years. People who got status as a derivative cannot file. A principal who later became an LPR may still file within the 2 years. |
| Who receives it | USCIS. After initial review, the case goes to a USCIS field office, a USCIS international office, or a U.S. embassy or consulate to interview the relative. |
| Where to send it | By mail. USPS: USCIS, Attn: I-730, P.O. Box 20018, Phoenix, AZ 85036-0018. FedEx, UPS, and DHL: USCIS, Attn: I-730 (Box 20018), 2108 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284-1806. |
| Deadline | Within 2 years of your refugee admission or asylum grant. USCIS may waive the deadline for humanitarian reasons; explain why in Part 3. |
| Fee | $0 (Form G-1055 Fee Schedule, edition 10/16/26, checked 2026-10-25). |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF · Official instructions |
How to fill out Form I-730, line by line
| Top of page 1 | Your status and the relationship Select refugee, asylee, or LPR based on that status, whether the beneficiary is your spouse or child, and how many separate I-730s you are filing. |
| Part 1 | Information about you, the petitioner Your name, residence and mailing address, birth details, A-Number, and the date and place you were admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. |
| Part 2 | Information about your relative The beneficiary's name, birth details, current location, and contact details. Their location decides which office interviews them. |
| Part 3 | Two-year filing deadline Only if you are filing after 2 years. Explain the humanitarian reasons for the late filing. |
| Part 5 | Petitioner's signature Sign and date. USCIS rejects unsigned forms. |
| Part 6 | Beneficiary's signature if in the United States A relative inside the United States signs this part. |
| Part 9 | Completed at interview Leave blank. It is completed at the beneficiary's interview if the beneficiary is 14 or older. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Putting several relatives on one form. A separate Form I-730 is required for each family member.
- Filing after the 2-year deadline without explaining the humanitarian reasons in Part 3.
- Filing as a derivative refugee or asylee. Only the principal may file.
- Leaving out a passport-style or clear recent photo of each relative. USCIS may issue a request for evidence.
- Filing for a relationship that did not exist on the date of admission or asylum grant. A child conceived but not yet born by then is an exception.
- Sending foreign documents without a full certified English translation.
- Not updating the relative's address with the processing office, which can delay the interview.
- Not signing the form, or using a typed, stamped, or pasted image signature. USCIS rejects improperly signed forms.
Questions about Form I-730
Is there a fee for Form I-730?
No. Form G-1055 lists the fee as $0.
Can I file for my parents or siblings?
No. Form I-730 covers only your spouse and unmarried children under 21, with some exceptions for older children under the Child Status Protection Act.
I became a U.S. citizen. Can I still file?
Not a new I-730. You may file Form I-130 instead. A pending I-730 filed earlier may continue.
My child was born in the United States. Do I need Form I-730?
No. The child is a U.S. citizen.
Where will my relative be interviewed?
A USCIS field office if in the United States, a USCIS international office in certain countries, or otherwise a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Related forms
Form I-589Application for Asylum and for Withholding of RemovalForm I-130Petition for Alien RelativeForm I-485Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusForm I-131Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure RecordsForm G-28Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative
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