1. Introduction 1.1 Scope of This Guide Family reunification is a key policy underlying U.S. immigration law. This Guide discusses how a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) can file with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) a Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Such a petition is the first step for a relative… Continue reading Guide to Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative