


I-130 Spousal Petition (CR-1/IR-1 via Consular Processing)
Bring your spouse to the U.S. as a permanent resident through consular processing.
Best for
Married couples, when the immigrant spouse is outside the U.S. (or will complete processing abroad).
Flat-fee pricing
Standard I-130 + NVC package: $2,000
Complex (record/name/history issues): $2,500
Gov’t/medical/consular fees and translations are separate. 50% to open; 50% at the NVC stage.
What’s included
Evidence strategy on bona fides, domicile & income planning
Attorney-prepared I-130 with exhibits & cover letter
NVC case setup: fees, DS-260, civil documents, I-864
Consular interview prep + readiness checklist
Post-entry “first 90 days” guide (SSN, I-551, travel)
Process
Consult & plan – evidence, domicile, income
File I-130 – USCIS processing
NVC – document collection, fee payments
Consular interview prep – medical, scheduling, prep session
Visa issuance & entry – enter as LPR (CR-1 or IR-1)
Documents we’ll request (typical)
Marriage certificate; bona fide evidence (finances, comms, photos); passports; prior marriage terminations; police/civil records if required; petitioner’s status proof; I-864 income docs; joint sponsor items if needed.
FAQs
CR-1 vs. IR-1? Less than 2 years married at entry = CR-1 (conditional). 2+ years = IR-1 (10-year).
Joint sponsor help? Yes—add-on service below.
Common add-ons (if needed): RFE response $400 · Joint-sponsor I-864 $250 · Expedite request letter $250 · Waivers quoted separately.
Bring your spouse to the U.S. as a permanent resident through consular processing.
Best for
Married couples, when the immigrant spouse is outside the U.S. (or will complete processing abroad).
Flat-fee pricing
Standard I-130 + NVC package: $2,000
Complex (record/name/history issues): $2,500
Gov’t/medical/consular fees and translations are separate. 50% to open; 50% at the NVC stage.
What’s included
Evidence strategy on bona fides, domicile & income planning
Attorney-prepared I-130 with exhibits & cover letter
NVC case setup: fees, DS-260, civil documents, I-864
Consular interview prep + readiness checklist
Post-entry “first 90 days” guide (SSN, I-551, travel)
Process
Consult & plan – evidence, domicile, income
File I-130 – USCIS processing
NVC – document collection, fee payments
Consular interview prep – medical, scheduling, prep session
Visa issuance & entry – enter as LPR (CR-1 or IR-1)
Documents we’ll request (typical)
Marriage certificate; bona fide evidence (finances, comms, photos); passports; prior marriage terminations; police/civil records if required; petitioner’s status proof; I-864 income docs; joint sponsor items if needed.
FAQs
CR-1 vs. IR-1? Less than 2 years married at entry = CR-1 (conditional). 2+ years = IR-1 (10-year).
Joint sponsor help? Yes—add-on service below.
Common add-ons (if needed): RFE response $400 · Joint-sponsor I-864 $250 · Expedite request letter $250 · Waivers quoted separately.