Claxton Law Group’s Orlando office prepares and files family petitions on Form I-130 for people sponsoring a relative, including a spouse. As of October 2026, USCIS charges $675 to file Form I-130 on paper or $625 online. That fee goes to USCIS and is separate from our attorney fee.
Below are the fees, the steps as they run for an Orlando filer, and what to know before the interview.
Who this Orlando family petition service is for
This page is for families in the Orlando area starting a green card case through a relative. Attorney Diane Claxton leads the firm, which has offices in Orlando, Florida and Sandy, Utah.
For every other immigration matter we handle in Central Florida, see our Orlando immigration attorney page. For the full family practice, see our family petition attorneys page.
How much does an I-130 lawyer cost in Orlando?
The total has two parts: the USCIS filing fees and the attorney fee.
USCIS filing fees as of October 2026
These come from the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055), dated Oct. 26, 2026.
| Form | Paper filing | Online filing |
|---|---|---|
| I-130, Petition for Alien Relative | $675 | $625 |
| I-485, Adjustment of Status (applicant 14 or older) | $1,440 | $1,390 |
The federal rule sets the paper I-130 fee at $675 in 8 CFR 106.2.
How our attorney fee works
Our fee is charged on top of the USCIS fees in the table. Our immigration attorney cost guide explains how fees for cases like this are set.
How long does the I-130 take in Orlando?
USCIS publishes processing times on its site, and the right one to read depends on how you filed. If the I-485 went in with the I-130, USCIS says: “If you filed Form I-485 together with Form I-130, Form I-140, or Form I-360, please refer to the processing time for Form I-485.” (USCIS processing times FAQ)
For how the wait runs in a spouse case, read our I-130 processing time for a spouse guide.
What’s the difference between the I-130 and the I-485?
The I-130 asks USCIS to recognize the family relationship. On its own, it grants no status: “The filing or approval of this petition does not give your relative any immigration status or benefit.” (USCIS, Form I-130)
The I-485 is the green card application. USCIS says that if your relative “is already in the United States and an immigrant visa is available, they may be eligible to apply for their Green Card by filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.” (USCIS, Form I-130)
For some relatives there’s no wait for a visa. In USCIS’s words: “However, if your relative qualifies as an immediate relative, an immigrant visa is always available.” (USCIS, Form I-130)
How does an I-130 run for an Orlando filer, step by step?
- Decide whether the I-130 goes alone or with an I-485. That choice changes the fee, the filing address and the processing time you check.
- Send it to the current address. USCIS says: “On Oct. 7, 2026, we changed the filing location for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.” (USCIS, Form I-130) It will “accept forms postmarked on or before Nov. 9, 2026, that are sent to any prior filing location.”
- Filing with an I-485? Use the family chart. USCIS sends you to its Lockbox Filing Locations Chart for Certain Family-Based Forms for the address based on where you live.
- Pay the fee for the way you filed. See the table above.
- Attend any appointment USCIS sets. Your notice gives the place and time.
Our I-130 step-by-step guide covers the form itself, page by page.
Where is the Orlando USCIS field office?
USCIS says: “Please refer to your interview or appointment notice to confirm the field office address for your visit.” (USCIS field offices)
The Orlando Immigration Court has its own Orlando court page. A family petition interview is a USCIS appointment, so your notice is the address to trust.
What happens at the I-130 interview?
USCIS sends an interview notice with the office and time. Bring that notice and arrive for the appointment it names.
In a spouse case, the sponsor’s finances are part of the green card file. Our guide to the I-864 Affidavit of Support explains that form.
Do I need a lawyer for the I-130?
A lawyer’s work on an I-130 is tracking what moves. In October 2026 alone, USCIS changed the I-130 filing location and published a new fee schedule.
Which languages does the Orlando office work in?
We work with families in English and Spanish.
Related guides
- Immigration Attorney Winter Park FL: Steps and Costs
- Immigration Attorney Provo Utah: Filing Guide
- I-130 Supporting Documents Checklist for 2026
- I-130 Processing Time for a Spouse in 2026
- All Family Petition guides
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