Refugee or asylee family petition
Preparation assistance for petitions to bring a spouse or child to join an asylee or refugee.
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About this service
Form I-730 lets someone already granted asylum or refugee status petition to bring a qualifying spouse or unmarried child under 21 to the United States, or to obtain that status for a family member who is already here. It's the main path for reuniting an asylee or refugee family, and it depends entirely on proving the relationship existed before the principal's grant of status and still qualifies under the applicable rules. Because these petitions carry a filing deadline tied to the date status was granted, families sometimes lose time they didn't need to lose simply by not knowing the clock was running. DocPrep prepares the I-730 petition for each qualifying family member and helps organize documentation proving the relationship, so the petition reflects your situation accurately from the first filing.
Who this may apply to
- Individuals granted asylum status who want to petition for a spouse
- Individuals granted asylum status who want to petition for an unmarried child under 21
- Individuals granted refugee status petitioning for a qualifying spouse or child
- Families where the relationship (marriage or parent-child) existed before the principal's grant of status
What DocPrep can help prepare
- Preparing a separate Form I-730 petition for each qualifying spouse or child
- Organizing evidence of the marital or parent-child relationship, such as marriage or birth certificates
- Reviewing your grant date and explaining the general two-year filing deadline that applies to your case
- Confirming which family members qualify based on your status type and the timing of the relationship
How it works
- 1
Confirm the relationship and deadline
We review your grant of status, the relationship to the family member, and how much of the filing window remains.
- 2
Gather relationship evidence
You provide marriage or birth certificates and other proof of the qualifying relationship.
- 3
Prepare the petition
We complete a separate Form I-730 for each qualifying family member.
- 4
Review and file
You review each completed petition before it's submitted with supporting evidence.
Documents you may need
Requirements vary depending on your situation. Commonly requested information may include:
- Copy of your asylum or refugee status grant notice
- Marriage certificate (for a spouse) or birth certificate (for a child)
- Proof the marriage or parent-child relationship existed before your grant of status
- Passport-style photographs of each beneficiary
- Any prior divorce decrees showing termination of earlier marriages, if applicable
- Beneficiary's current identity documents or passport
Important notes
- Petitions generally must be filed within two years of the grant of asylum or refugee status; limited exceptions exist, but don't assume you qualify for one — starting early avoids the issue altogether.
- The relationship being petitioned for generally must have existed before the principal applicant's grant of status.
Why choose DocPrep
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Every form is prepared and reviewed against current agency instructions.
Plain-language guidance
We explain each step clearly, without unnecessary legal jargon.
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Related questions
If you've been granted asylum or refugee status, you may be able to petition for a qualifying spouse or unmarried child to join you using Form I-730. We help prepare the petition and organize evidence of the relationship. These petitions generally must be filed within two years of your grant of status, with limited exceptions, so it's worth starting the process early.
Most immigration filings require a complete English translation of any foreign-language document, along with a certification from the translator confirming the translation is accurate and that they're competent to translate. We can tell you when a translation is required for your filing; translation itself may be arranged separately depending on your service.
Processing times are set by USCIS, the immigration court, or the relevant government agency, not by DocPrep. You can check current USCIS processing times using our Check Status tools or on the official USCIS website.
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