If your Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) is denied, it means USCIS did not find enough evidence to establish a qualifying family relationship or found an issue with your eligibility. You will receive a denial notice explaining the reason and whether you can appeal or file a new petition.

When USCIS denies an I-130 petition, they issue a written decision stating the grounds for denial. In some cases, you may be able to file a Motion to Reopen or Reconsider, or you can submit a new I-130 with stronger evidence to correct the issues that led to the denial.

A denial of the I-130 petition does not always mean the end of your case. Depending on the reason, you may be able to appeal the decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) or simply refile the petition with additional or corrected documentation.