USCIS Announces New Processing Changes for Form I-730 for Refugee/Asylee Relative Petitions
Effective May 6, 2024, all Forms I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, filed for following-to-join refugees (FTJ-R) will be processed by the USCIS International Operations Division instead of the Asylum Vetting Center. Any pending Form I-730 FTJ-R petitions filed by refugee petitioners will be automatically transferred from the Asylum Vetting Center to USCIS International Operations. This change aims to better serve Form I-730 petitioners and beneficiaries by establishing a dedicated team responsible for the initial domestic processing of FTJ-R petitions, enhancing the efficiency of this critical family reunification program.
If you have a pending Form I-730 FTJ-R petition, you will receive a transfer notice by mail. Please refer to your transfer notice for more information. Ensure that the mailing address associated with your pending Form I-730 petition is current. For instructions on updating your address, see the Special Instructions section of the Form I-730 webpage.
This change does not affect the filing location for Form I-730. All petitioners must continue to file Form I-730 petitions at the USCIS Texas Service Center.
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