Submitting Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is the first step to help an eligible family member apply to immigrate to the United States and obtain a green card. The submission or approval of this petition does not grant your relative any immigration status or benefits.
The application for an immigrant visa based on family ties is the first step in the immigration process for the person sponsored by you to become a legal permanent resident of the United States. This process is also known as family reunification.