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Follow to Join (Asylee or Refugee) [I-730]
You cannot file an I-730 for your husband or wife if the marriage occurred after you become a refugee or asylee f you are a principal refugee admitted to the United States within the past 2 years, or a principal asylee who was granted asylum within the past 2 years, you may file a request for follow-to-join immigration benefits for your qualifying spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age as a follow to join beneficiary.
Your follow to join beneficiary is not required to have a persecution claim that would qualify them independently as an asylee or refugee; rather, they derive that status through their relationship to you. Your spouse/child does not have to be the same nationality as you.
However, all follow to join beneficiaries must be able to provide proof of the qualifying relationship.
When can I file my I-730 Petition for my relative(s)?
You have two years to file form I-730 for your family members from the date you received your Refugee or Asylee status. In limited circumstances USCIS may waive this requirement.
What if married my spouse after I became a Refugee or Asylee?
Unfortunately, you cannot file an I-730 for your husband or wife if the marriage occurred after you become a Refugee or Asylee.
Do I need to hire an attorney to file my I-730 Petition?
No! You can apply without an attorney. However, many applicants run into issues by making simple mistakes, or not understanding how a wide range of topics may impact an application. As a result having an attorney support your journey can be invaluable giving you security everything is being done correctly.
Is it very expensive to hire an attorney to represent me with my I-730 Petition?
Attorneys charge a wide range of fees for various levels of service. Julianne’s fee is generally in a range from $1,250.00 to $2,000.00, based on the circumstances of your filing and additional mitigating factors.
What does Julianne’s fee include?
Fee includes preparation of I-730, preparation of evidence list, review & formatting of all evidence, formatting/submission to USCIS, and responses to requests for evidence if applicable.
If I hire an immigration attorney for my I-730 petition does the attorney need to live in the state I plan to move to or currently live in?
No! When it comes to immigration your attorney can be licensed by any U.S. State living anywhere, just be sure they are licensed and in good standing in the state of licensure.
How much is a Consultation with New York Licensed Immigration Attorney Julianne M. Kinsey?
A full telephone consultation is typically $150.00, if you hire Julianne for full representation this will be applied to reducing the total fee due for representation. You can also use the consultation if you have questions about your eligibility, potential issues, or anything I-485 related.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Please fill out and submit this contact form, and you will be redirected to a page with a link for scheduling and directions for payment.
