Yes! You can use AI to fill out Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

People often check the wrong box (for example, choosing “Child” when the case is actually a stepchild, or selecting multiple boxes when the form says “Select only one box”). This can place the case in the wrong legal category/visa classification and trigger delays, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), or even denial. Avoid this by confirming the exact qualifying relationship (spouse/parent/child/sibling) and, if applicable, whether it is step or adoption-based before checking a single box.

For parent/child filings, applicants frequently pick the wrong subcategory about the parents’ marital status at the child’s birth or overlook the special options for step-relationships and adoption. This mistake happens because people answer based on current family circumstances rather than the legal facts at the time of birth/adoption/step-relationship creation. The consequence is USCIS may question eligibility and request additional proof (legitimation, marriage certificates, adoption decrees, etc.). Avoid it by matching the selection to the legal record and dates (birth certificate details, parents’ marriage date, adoption finalization date).

Many filers confuse the A-Number with the USCIS Online Account Number, a receipt number, or an SSN, and either leave it blank when they have one or enter the wrong number. This can cause mis-linking to existing immigration records and slow adjudication or create mismatched identity issues. Avoid it by copying the A-Number exactly as shown on prior USCIS documents (often formatted as A-#########), and only entering the USCIS Online Account Number if you actually have one.

A very common error is writing dates in dd/mm/yyyy format, using text (e.g., “June 2020”), or creating impossible timelines (marriage end date before marriage date, address dates overlapping incorrectly). These errors happen especially for filers used to non-U.S. date formats or reconstructing history from memory. USCIS may issue an RFE or treat the form as incomplete/unclear. Avoid it by converting all dates to mm/dd/yyyy and cross-checking marriage, address, employment, and entry dates for consistency.

Filers often put a physical address in the mailing section, forget to answer whether the mailing and physical addresses are the same, or fail to provide the last five years of physical addresses with “Date From/Date To.” This happens because people assume USCIS only needs the current address or they move frequently and can’t recall dates. Consequences include returned mail, missed notices, and RFEs for incomplete address history. Avoid it by clearly separating where you receive mail from where you live and listing every physical address for the last five years with approximate dates if exact dates are unknown (and explaining in Part 9 if needed).

Applicants frequently leave “Other Names Used” blank even when there are maiden names, prior legal names, different transliterations, or common alternate spellings. This often happens because they think it only applies to “aliases” in a negative sense, or they assume USCIS will infer name changes from documents. The consequence is identity/record mismatches, background check delays, and RFEs asking for clarification. Avoid it by listing every name ever used on official records (including maiden name and alternate spellings) and keeping it consistent with passports, birth certificates, and prior filings.

People commonly enter the current marriage but forget to list prior spouses, misstate “How many times have you been married?”, or omit divorce/annulment end dates. This happens because they focus only on the relationship being petitioned or assume prior marriages are irrelevant. USCIS may question eligibility (especially for spousal cases) and request divorce decrees or additional evidence. Avoid it by counting all marriages (including annulments) and providing complete spouse names and exact marriage-ended dates as shown on legal documents.

Petitioners often select “U.S. Citizen” but fail to complete the follow-up questions (how citizenship was acquired, certificate details), or LPRs skip class/date/place of admission and the marriage-based LPR question. This happens because filers assume status is obvious from a green card or passport and overlook conditional follow-ups. Missing or inconsistent status information can lead to RFEs or delays verifying eligibility and category. Avoid it by completing every required sub-item for the status you select and copying certificate/admission details directly from the document.

Applicants frequently leave the employer name blank when unemployed, omit employer addresses, or provide only one job without covering the full five-year period. This happens because people think employment is optional or they don’t know how to present periods of unemployment, school, or informal work. USCIS may treat the section as incomplete and issue an RFE or question credibility if timelines don’t match other records. Avoid it by listing current employment first, covering the full five years, and explicitly writing “Unemployed” (and using Part 9 to explain gaps or informal work if needed).

When the beneficiary has been in the U.S., filers often enter the wrong I-94 number, confuse visa type with class of admission, or write an expiration date when the I-94 shows “D/S” (Duration of Status). This happens because people rely on the visa foil in the passport instead of the I-94 record, or they don’t understand D/S. Incorrect entry data can cause status verification problems and delays, especially if adjustment of status is planned. Avoid it by using the most recent I-94 record (and writing “D/S” exactly when applicable) and matching class of admission to the I-94, not the visa label.

Filers sometimes select a consulate in a country where the beneficiary does not reside, leave the consulate/USCIS office fields blank, or misunderstand whether the beneficiary will adjust status in the U.S. versus consular process abroad. This happens because people choose a “preferred” location without realizing consulates can refuse cases outside the beneficiary’s residence, or they are unsure of the beneficiary’s plan. The consequence is processing delays, case transfers, or additional instructions from NVC/USCIS. Avoid it by deciding the intended path (AOS vs. consular processing) and listing the correct USCIS office (for AOS) or the appropriate embassy/consulate tied to the beneficiary’s residence (for consular processing).