Form I-130 expiring soon

[JC&BS 75]

Wait time is around 8 months at USCIS.

 

1. The current form expires 7/31/2018. If it is signed and mailed by 7/30/2018 is that ok?

 

2. If that's pushing it, how does that principle work with all I-130s sent off within 8 months of 7/31/2018. If someone sent off petition in January, it's not looked at until August. Is it considered 'expired' ?

 

 

Thx

[JFH 12,190]

The expiry dates are for internal USCIS use only. If the form you submit is the valid version (as per the instructions on the USCIS website) on the date your envelope is postmarked, you’re good. It won’t expire. 

[Teemo 252]

That's not an expiration date for the form. You're good to use whatever the latest version is. Don't overthink it. 

[Ryan H 3,812]

***Moved from K3 Process & Procedures to IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures.***

 

**Moderator hat off**

 

That date is the expiration of the comment period to the Office of Management and Budget, the form itself will not expire and can be used.

[Mrsamoah2019 593]

Its not a expiration date. You can still use it...Long as u get the form from the USCIS website