What can be filed online (Oct 18, 2026)

• I-130, Petition for Alien Relative: yes, online or by mail. If you petition for a spouse, you also submit Form I-130A. USCIS I-130 · Forms Available to File Online
• I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e): not on USCIS's online list. USCIS says to file it at the Dallas lockbox. USCIS I-129F
• Later forms: I-485 can be filed online for certain applicants; the online list describes standalone family-based I-485 filing where an I-130 was already filed. K-1-based adjustment isn't described there, so check the page and the I-485 instructions before choosing. I-765 under (c)(9) and I-131 advance parole (for a pending I-485 whose receipt number begins with IOE) are also listed. USCIS online list
• USCIS Immigrant Fee (CR-1/IR-1) must be paid online. USCIS

Fee difference

The fee schedule says there is "often a $50 discount when filing a form online." Fees from the USCIS fee schedule Form G-1055, edition 10/16/26 and the State Department's Fees for Visa Services. Last checked Oct 18, 2026.

Setting up a USCIS online account

• Go to my.uscis.gov and sign up with your email. Create your own account; USCIS says not to share an account. USCIS: how to create an account
• Confirm your email, accept the terms, set a password (8+ characters with upper case, lower case and a special character), and pick how to receive one-time verification codes. Save the two-step backup code.
• Choose "I am an applicant, petitioner, or requestor".
• For a paper-filed case (such as I-129F), you can still add it to your account with the receipt number to see status and history. USCIS says that for a receipt number beginning with "IOE", entering the Online Access Code from your USCIS Account Access Notice also lets you send messages, view notices, upload evidence and respond to RFEs. USCIS

Filing the I-130 online: how it works

• USCIS offers two online submission methods: a guided step-by-step form, or uploading a completed PDF. Which one is available depends on the form and filing category. USCIS
• You pay online by credit, debit or prepaid card, or from a US bank account. G-1055
• USCIS sends a receipt notice after you submit, and you can follow the case in your account. USCIS I-130
• Mail filers pay by card (Form G-1450) or ACH (Form G-1650) unless exempt (G-1651). G-1055

Mailing the I-129F

• USPS: USCIS, Attn: I-129F, P.O. Box 660151, Dallas, TX 75266-0151. Couriers use the Lewisville, TX address on the USCIS page. Make sure every page is from the current form edition. Always copy addresses from the live page: USCIS I-129F.

FAQ

• Can I file Form I-129F online?
  Not as of Oct 18, 2026. It is not on the USCIS list of forms available to file online; USCIS directs filers to the Dallas lockbox.
• How much cheaper is filing the I-130 online?
  $625 online vs. $675 on paper under USCIS fee schedule G-1055, edition 10/16/26.
• Do I need Form I-130A?
  Yes, for a spouse beneficiary. USCIS says that if you petition for your spouse you must also submit Form I-130A.