Spouse family petition
Form I-130 proves the qualifying family relationship. What comes next depends on whether the spouse will apply inside the United States through USCIS or outside the United States through immigrant-visa processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
The $79 fee covers this Effortless Visa filing-stage project. Later filing stages are separate projects when they are filed later. USCIS, Department of State, translation, medical, mailing, and other third-party costs are separate.
The spouse plans to apply for adjustment of status with USCIS. Being physically inside the United States does not by itself prove eligibility. The released spouse-based Form I-485 workflow has a separate screening step and is limited to a routine spouse of a living U.S. citizen after inspection and admission or parole.
Review spouse adjustmentThe spouse plans to complete immigrant-visa processing through the Department of State, normally including the National Visa Center and a U.S. embassy or consulate after the petition is approved. Effortless Visa currently prepares the I-130 stage, not DS-260 submission.
Preview the consular pathEffortless Visa is self-help form-preparation software, not a law firm, attorney, accredited representative, or government agency. It does not decide eligibility, give legal advice, or represent you. Complex immigration history, unlawful presence, entry without inspection, removal proceedings, waivers, abuse, criminal history, or other unusual facts should be reviewed by a qualified immigration lawyer or DOJ-accredited representative.
Official sources: USCIS Form I-130 and Department of State immigrant visa process.
