Mastering Your USCIS Cover Letter Sample I-130: A Guide for Success

[Your Full Name] [Your Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] USCIS [Address of the USCIS Service Center you are sending it to] Subject: Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative - [Beneficiary's Full Name] - Relationship: Spouse Dear USCIS Officer, Please accept this petition for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for my spouse, [Beneficiary's Full Name]. I am a U.S. citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident and wish to petition for my spouse, who is currently residing in [Country of Beneficiary's Residence]. We were legally married on [Date of Marriage] in [City, State/Country of Marriage]. Since our marriage, we have maintained a bona fide marital relationship, demonstrating our commitment to each other. The following documents are included with this petition to support our application:

• Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (completed and signed)
• Filing fee (check or money order number: [Number])
• Proof of Petitioner's U.S. Citizenship/Lawful Permanent Residence (e.g., copy of U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate, Green Card)
• Beneficiary's Birth Certificate
• Marriage Certificate
• Photographs of both Petitioner and Beneficiary
• Evidence of a Bona Fide Marriage (e.g., joint bank statements, lease agreements, affidavits from friends/family, photos together)

Thank you for your time and consideration of this petition. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Typed Full Name]

[Your Full Name] [Your Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] USCIS [Address of the USCIS Service Center you are sending it to] Subject: Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative - [Beneficiary's Full Name] - Relationship: Child Dear USCIS Officer, I am submitting Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, to petition for my child, [Beneficiary's Full Name]. As a [U.S. Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident], I am seeking to bring my child, who is currently residing in [Country of Beneficiary's Residence], to the United States. [If the child is under 21 and unmarried:] My child is under the age of 21 and is unmarried. [If the child is over 21 and unmarried:] My child is over the age of 21 but remains unmarried. [If the child is married and the petitioner is a U.S. citizen and the child is under 21:] My child is under the age of 21 and is married. Please note that as a U.S. Citizen, I can petition for my married child under 21. The following documentation is enclosed to support this petition:

1. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (completed and signed)
2. Filing fee (check or money order number: [Number])
3. Proof of Petitioner's U.S. Citizenship/Lawful Permanent Residence (e.g., copy of U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate, Green Card)
4. Beneficiary's Birth Certificate
5. [If applicable] Marriage Certificate of the Beneficiary
6. [If applicable] Birth Certificates of any minor children of the Beneficiary
7. Photographs of Petitioner and Beneficiary

I appreciate your review of this petition. Please contact me if any additional information is needed. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Typed Full Name]

[Your Full Name] [Your Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] USCIS [Address of the USCIS Service Center you are sending it to] Subject: Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative - [Beneficiary's Full Name] - Relationship: Parent Dear USCIS Officer, I am a U.S. citizen and wish to petition for my parent, [Beneficiary's Full Name], who currently resides in [Country of Beneficiary's Residence]. Please accept this Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for consideration. My parent, [Beneficiary's Full Name], is the parent of [Your Full Name]. I was born on [Your Date of Birth] in [Your Place of Birth]. The following documents are included with this submission:

• Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (completed and signed)
• Filing fee (check or money order number: [Number])
• Proof of Petitioner's U.S. Citizenship (e.g., copy of U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate)
• Beneficiary's Birth Certificate
• Proof of relationship (e.g., [Your Full Name]'s Birth Certificate listing [Beneficiary's Full Name] as parent, [Beneficiary's Full Name]'s Marriage Certificate if their name changed)
• Photographs of Petitioner and Beneficiary

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am available to provide any further documentation or clarification required. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Typed Full Name]

[Your Full Name] [Your Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] USCIS [Address of the USCIS Service Center you are sending it to] Subject: Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative - [Beneficiary's Full Name] - Relationship: Sibling Dear USCIS Officer, I am a U.S. citizen and am filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, to petition for my sibling, [Beneficiary's Full Name], who resides in [Country of Beneficiary's Residence]. [Beneficiary's Full Name] is my sibling. Our common parent(s) are [Name(s) of Common Parent(s)]. I was born on [Your Date of Birth] and my sibling was born on [Beneficiary's Date of Birth]. The following evidence is submitted with this petition:

1. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (completed and signed)
2. Filing fee (check or money order number: [Number])
3. Proof of Petitioner's U.S. Citizenship (e.g., copy of U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate)
4. Beneficiary's Birth Certificate
5. Proof of common parentage (e.g., Birth Certificates of Petitioner and Beneficiary showing at least one common parent, Marriage Certificate of parent(s) if names have changed)
6. Photographs of Petitioner and Beneficiary

I appreciate your review of this petition. Please contact me if any additional information is needed. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Typed Full Name]

[Your Full Name] [Your Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] USCIS [Address of the USCIS Service Center you are sending it to] Subject: Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative - [Beneficiary's Full Name] - Relationship: Fiancé(e) (K-1 Visa) Dear USCIS Officer, I am a U.S. citizen and am filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, along with Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, to petition for my fiancé(e), [Beneficiary's Full Name], who resides in [Country of Beneficiary's Residence]. We intend to marry within 90 days of their admission to the United States. We have met in person at least once within the last two years prior to filing this petition. The following documents are enclosed for your review:

• Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (completed and signed)
• Form I-134, Affidavit of Support (completed and signed)
• Filing fee (check or money order number: [Number])
• Proof of Petitioner's U.S. Citizenship (e.g., copy of U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate)
• Beneficiary's Birth Certificate
• Proof of meeting in person within the last two years (e.g., airline tickets, hotel receipts, photos of us together from meetings)
• Photographs of Petitioner and Beneficiary

Thank you for your time and consideration. Please contact me should you require further information. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Typed Full Name]

[Your Full Name] [Your Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] USCIS [Address of the USCIS Service Center you are sending it to] Subject: Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative - [Beneficiary's Full Name] - Relationship: [Specify Relationship] - Special Circumstances Dear USCIS Officer, I am submitting Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for my [Specify Relationship, e.g., spouse], [Beneficiary's Full Name], who resides in [Country of Beneficiary's Residence]. This letter is to provide additional context regarding [briefly explain the special circumstance, e.g., the significant age difference between us, our previous divorce and remarriage, the unusual nature of our meeting]. [Provide a clear and concise explanation of the special circumstance. For example:] We were married on [Date of Marriage]. While there is a significant age difference of [Number] years, our relationship is genuine and built on mutual respect and love. We have been together for [Number] years and have [briefly mention shared experiences or commitment]. [Or, for a previous divorce/remarriage:] We were previously married on [Date of First Marriage] and divorced on [Date of Divorce]. We have since remarried on [Date of Remarriage] and our commitment to each other is stronger than ever. We have provided documentation of both the divorce decree and our current marriage certificate. The following documents are included with this petition:

• Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (completed and signed)
• Filing fee (check or money order number: [Number])
• [List all standard required documents for the relationship]
• [List any additional documents supporting the special circumstance, e.g., court documents, letters from therapists, affidavits from close friends/family detailing the genuineness of the relationship]

We hope this explanation, along with the enclosed documentation, clarifies our situation. We are committed to providing any further information necessary. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Typed Full Name]