immigration services · Columbus, Ohio
Family Immigration
Petitions and support forms for family-based cases
Family immigration document preparation covers the forms families use to prove a qualifying relationship and move a relative toward an immigrant visa or green card. From our Columbus office, we help organize petitions, affidavits of support, and related packets based on the records you provide — without giving legal advice.
Pricing
I-130 service fee published at $380. Government filing fees are separate from Asal's service fee.
Who this service is for
- ✓ U.S. citizens and permanent residents petitioning for relatives
- ✓ Fiancé(e) petition cases preparing K-1 related packets
- ✓ Sponsors preparing I-864 financial support documents
- ✓ Families organizing consular-processing civil documents (DS-260 stage)
How preparation works
- 1
Free document review
Bring IDs, civil records, and prior notices. We explain which forms are commonly prepared for your filing type.
- 2
Evidence organization
We checklist relationship, identity, and financial documents and flag missing translations.
- 3
Form preparation
We prepare the petition or support forms from the information you provide.
- 4
Packet handoff
You review and sign. We explain government fees, mailing or online filing steps, and case tracking basics.
What we provide
Initial consultation with a clear document checklist
USCIS application support based on the information you provide
Supporting document organization and packet assembly
Certified translation coordination for USCIS documents when needed
Application guidance, fee review, and case status tracking help
RFE response help when additional documents are requested
Documents we commonly organize
- ✓ Identity and status proof for the petitioner
- ✓ Birth, marriage, and divorce civil records
- ✓ Relationship evidence for spouse cases
- ✓ Sponsor income and tax documents for I-864
- ✓ Certified English translations
Forms we help with
Select a form to learn what it does, what documents are usually involved, and how the immigration services process works in plain language.
- I-130Petition for Alien Relative. Used by a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national to establish a qualifying family relationship.Read guide
- I-129FPetition for Alien Fiance(e). Used to petition for a K-1 fiance(e), K-2 children, or certain spouse and child visa classifications.Read guide
- I-864Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA. Used by a sponsor who agrees to financially support an intending immigrant.Read guide
- DS-260Immigrant Visa Electronic Application. Used for consular processing through the U.S. Department of State.Read guide
What to bring
- ✓ Valid photo ID, passport, or state ID
- ✓ Social Security card, if applicable
- ✓ Previous immigration documents and USCIS notices
- ✓ Birth certificate with translation, if needed
- ✓ Marriage certificate, if applicable
- ✓ Two passport-style photos when required
- ✓ Government filing fee payment method, if required
Service limitations
- • We do not advise on eligibility, waivers, or visa category strategy
- • We do not represent you before USCIS or a consulate
- • Complex prior marriages, criminal history, or fraud findings need attorney review
Cases involving prior refusals, unlawful presence, waivers, or immigration court should be reviewed by a licensed immigration attorney.
Frequently asked questions
Do you file the petition for me?+
We prepare the packet with you. You review and sign, then file according to current USCIS or NVC instructions. We are not attorneys and do not represent you.
Can you help with I-864?+
Yes. We organize sponsor and joint-sponsor financial documents and prepare the Affidavit of Support from the information you provide.
Related resources
Official sources
Do you need legal advice?
Asal is not a law firm. Cases involving immigration court, criminal history, waivers, prior denials, or legal strategy should be reviewed by a licensed immigration attorney or authorized accredited representative.
Immigration lawyer vs. form preparer in ColumbusCommunities we serve
Our Columbus office serves clients across Central Ohio, including Somali, Arabic-speaking, African, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Latin American communities.
I-130 help by city
Serving these communities from our Columbus office — not separate branch offices.