How to Fill Out USCIS Form I-730 (w/Examples) + FAQs

Yes, you can reunite with your spouse and unmarried children under 21 by filing USCIS Form I-730, the Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, within two years of being granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. The form is free, but every box, signature, and supporting document carries weight, and a single mistake can delay your family’s arrival by months or even years.

The two-year deadline trips up thousands of petitioners each year, and missing it without a humanitarian waiver under 8 CFR § 207.7(d) or 8 CFR § 208.21(d) ends the case before it starts. According to the USCIS Immigration and Citizenship Data hub, tens of thousands of I-730 petitions are filed each fiscal year, and the agency reports that incomplete forms and missing civil documents drive a large share of Requests for Evidence.

Here is what you will learn in this guide:

📝 How to complete every section of Form I-730 line by line, with named examples
⏰ How the two-year filing deadline works and when a humanitarian waiver applies
👨‍👩‍👧 Who counts as a qualifying spouse, child, or stepchild under INA § 101(b)
🧬 When DNA evidence is required and how to avoid common testing mistakes
❓ Answers to the top 10 FAQs asylees and refugees ask about follow-to-join

Pre-Draft Outline With Word Targets

H2: What Form I-730 Is and Who Can File — 360 words
H2: The Statutory Framework Behind Form I-730 — 340 words
H2: Eligibility Rules for the Petitioner — 320 words
H2: Eligibility Rules for the Beneficiary — 340 words
H2: How to Fill Out Form I-730 Line by Line — 720 words
H3: Part 1 — Information About You (Petitioner) — 150 words
H3: Part 2 — Information About Your Alien Relative — 150 words
H3: Part 3 — Additional Information About Your Alien Relative — 140 words
H3: Part 4 — Petitioner’s Statement, Contact, Signature — 140 words
H3: Parts 5 and 6 — Interpreter and Preparer — 140 words
H2: Required Supporting Evidence — 360 words
H2: Where and How to File Form I-730 — 320 words
H2: Three Named-Person Examples — 360 words
H2: Three Common Scenarios and Their Consequences — 320 words
H2: Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Form I-730 — 340 words
H2: Do’s and Don’ts of the I-730 Process — 320 words
H2: Pros and Cons of the Follow-to-Join Path — 310 words
H2: Key Court Rulings and Policy Memos — 320 words
H2: State and Consular Nuances — 310 words
FAQs — 600 words

What Form I-730 Is and Who Can File

Form I-730 is the Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition. It lets a person who has already been granted asylum or admitted as a refugee in the United States bring their spouse and unmarried children under 21 to join them. The legal name for this benefit is follow-to-join, and it is built on the idea that family unity is part of refugee protection under INA § 207(c)(2)(A) and INA § 208(b)(3).

The petition is free. There is no filing fee and no biometric services fee, which the USCIS fee schedule confirms. That makes I-730 one of the few family immigration forms that does not require payment, but it also means petitioners often skip professional help and make form errors.

Only the principal asylee or refugee can sign and file the petition. A petitioner’s adult child cannot file on a sibling’s behalf, and a U.S. citizen relative cannot file I-730 either. Citizens use Form I-130 instead, which is a different statutory path under INA § 201.

The petitioner must file within two years of being granted asylum or refugee status. The clock starts on the asylum grant date stamped on the Form I-94 or the asylum approval notice. For refugees, the clock starts on the date of admission to the United States.

If the deadline is missed, the case is not automatically dead. The petitioner can request a humanitarian discretionary waiver under 8 CFR § 208.21(d), but USCIS grants these sparingly. Examples that have worked in USCIS Policy Manual Volume 6 include serious medical conditions, civil war blocking communication, and ineffective assistance of counsel.

The form itself has six parts and runs nine pages in the current edition. It is updated periodically, and using an outdated edition can cause USCIS to reject the filing under the rejection criteria listed on the I-730 form page.

The Statutory Framework Behind Form I-730

The follow-to-join benefit lives in two statutes. INA § 207(c)(2)(A) covers refugees, and INA § 208(b)(3) covers asylees. Each statute extends the principal’s protection to a qualifying spouse and unmarried child under 21, as long as the family relationship existed on the date the principal was granted status.

The implementing regulations are 8 CFR § 207.7 for refugees and 8 CFR § 208.21 for asylees. These regulations explain who counts as a derivative, how to prove the relationship, and what to do if the deadline passes.

A plain-English read is this: if the marriage or parent-child relationship existed before the asylum grant or refugee admission, the family member can join. If the relationship started after, the principal cannot use I-730 and must file a different petition once they become a permanent resident.

The consequence of misreading this rule is severe. A petitioner who marries after the asylum grant and files I-730 will receive a denial. The case can sit at USCIS for over a year before the denial issues, and during that time the spouse abroad cannot get a visa.

A real-world example helps. Maria is granted asylum on March 1, 2024, and marries Luis on March 15, 2024. Even though they are now legally married, Luis is not a follow-to-join beneficiary because the marriage came two weeks after the grant. Maria must wait, adjust to permanent resident status, and then file Form I-130.

A common misconception is that a religious or traditional marriage counts even if it was not legally registered. USCIS follows the law of the place of celebration, and an unregistered marriage often fails. The Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual at 9 FAM 102.8 lays out the country-by-country rules.

Eligibility Rules for the Petitioner

The petitioner must hold one of three statuses on the day of filing. The petitioner can be a principal asylee whose Form I-589 was approved, a principal refugee admitted under INA § 207, or a derivative whose own status came through a prior I-730 — though derivatives cannot file new I-730 petitions for their own relatives.

The petitioner’s status must still be valid. If asylum has been terminated under 8 CFR § 208.24 for fraud, changed country conditions, or firm resettlement in a third country, the I-730 dies with the underlying status. The consequence is denial and possible referral to immigration court for the principal.

The petitioner does not need to be a permanent resident. In fact, becoming a U.S. citizen ends I-730 eligibility because citizens use Form I-130 instead. A petitioner with a pending Form I-485 can still file I-730 because they remain an asylee until adjustment is approved.

A real-world example illustrates the timing. Ahmed is granted asylum on June 1, 2024. He files I-485 on June 1, 2025, and naturalizes on August 1, 2029. Ahmed must file any I-730 for his wife by June 1, 2026, even though his green card and citizenship come later.

A common misconception is that filing I-485 stops the I-730 clock. It does not. The two-year deadline runs from the asylum or refugee date alone, not from any later filing.

Eligibility Rules for the Beneficiary

The beneficiary must fit one of two categories. The beneficiary can be the petitioner’s spouse, or the petitioner’s unmarried child who was under 21 on the date the petitioner was granted asylum or admitted as a refugee. The Child Status Protection Act freezes the child’s age on the asylum grant date for asylee follow-to-join, and on the refugee admission date for refugee follow-to-join.

A spouse must have been legally married to the petitioner before the asylum grant or refugee admission. Common-law marriages count if the country of celebration recognizes them, per 9 FAM 102.8. Same-sex marriages count under Windsor v. United States as long as the marriage was legal where it took place.

A child includes biological children, stepchildren if the marriage creating the step-relationship occurred before the child turned 18, and adopted children if the adoption was final before the child turned 16, per INA § 101(b)(1). The consequence of failing any of these age rules is that the child does not qualify, even if the family treats them as a child in every other way.

A real-world example: Fatima is granted asylum at age 35 and her son Omar is 19 on that day. Even if Omar marries at 22, his age is frozen at 19, and he qualifies because he was unmarried on Fatima’s grant date. If Omar marries before the visa is issued, he loses eligibility because the law requires him to remain unmarried through admission.

A common misconception is that a child who turns 21 after filing ages out. They do not, because the CSPA protects them. The misconception cuts the other way too: parents are not eligible. There is no I-730 for the petitioner’s mother, father, or siblings.

How to Fill Out Form I-730 Line by Line

The current edition of Form I-730 has six parts. Each part has a specific purpose, and the form instructions on the same USCIS page explain what each box means. Read them before typing anything.

Part 1 — Information About You (Petitioner)

Part 1 asks for the petitioner’s full legal name, other names used, date of birth, country of birth, country of citizenship, and Alien Registration Number (A-Number). The A-Number is on the asylum approval notice or Form I-94 for refugees. Use the exact name spelling on the asylum or refugee documents.

Part 1 also asks for the date and place of the petitioner’s asylum grant or refugee admission, the petitioner’s current marital status, and the petitioner’s mailing address. If the address is a safe address or shelter, USCIS allows that, but the petitioner must be reachable for Requests for Evidence.

The consequence of using a different name spelling than the asylum file is an automatic RFE under the USCIS Policy Manual. The fix is a one-page sworn statement explaining the spelling variation.

Part 2 — Information About Your Alien Relative

Part 2 covers the beneficiary. It asks for the beneficiary’s name, date of birth, country of birth, country of citizenship, current address abroad, the relationship to the petitioner, and the date and place of marriage if the beneficiary is a spouse.

Use the beneficiary’s name exactly as it appears on the passport, because the Department of State issues the visa using passport spelling. A name mismatch between I-730 and the passport delays the consular interview.

Part 2 also asks whether the beneficiary is in the United States. If yes, the case can be processed by USCIS. If no, the case routes to the National Visa Center and then a U.S. embassy abroad.

Part 3 — Additional Information About Your Alien Relative

Part 3 asks about the beneficiary’s prior immigration history, including past visa applications, prior U.S. entries, and any immigration violations. Disclose every entry, even short tourist visits, because the Department of State consular officer will see the full record.

Part 3 also asks whether the beneficiary will apply at a U.S. embassy and which one. Pick the embassy closest to the beneficiary’s residence. The U.S. Embassy locator lists every consular post.

The consequence of hiding a prior overstay is a finding of misrepresentation under INA § 212(a)(6)(C), which carries a lifetime bar.

Part 4 — Petitioner’s Statement, Contact, Signature

Part 4 contains the petitioner’s certification under penalty of perjury. The petitioner signs and dates this part in ink. An electronic signature is allowed only if the form is filed online through a USCIS online account.

The petitioner must check whether they read the form themselves or used an interpreter. If an interpreter helped, Part 5 must be completed.

The consequence of a missing signature is rejection. USCIS returns the entire packet, and the two-year clock keeps running while it is in the mail.

Parts 5 and 6 — Interpreter and Preparer

Part 5 is for the interpreter. The interpreter lists their name, language pair, and signs under penalty of perjury that the translation was accurate. Use a fluent adult, not a child.

Part 6 is for the preparer. If a Board of Immigration Appeals accredited representative or attorney prepared the form, they sign here and submit Form G-28. Friends and family who help should also sign Part 6.

The consequence of leaving Part 6 blank when someone else prepared the form is a possible unauthorized practice of immigration law issue, which the EOIR takes seriously.

Required Supporting Evidence

USCIS needs proof of three things: the petitioner’s status, the qualifying relationship, and the beneficiary’s identity. Each piece has a specific document list in the I-730 instructions.

For status, file a copy of the asylum approval notice Form I-94, the refugee travel document, or the Form I-589 approval letter. A green card alone is not enough because it does not show the asylum or refugee category by itself.

For a spousal relationship, file the civil marriage certificate, plus proof that any prior marriages ended. That means divorce decrees, annulment orders, or death certificates for every prior spouse of both parties. If the marriage certificate is from a country with limited civil records, file a secondary evidence affidavit from two witnesses with personal knowledge.

For a parent-child relationship, file the child’s birth certificate showing both parents’ names. Stepchildren need the child’s birth certificate, the marriage certificate creating the step-relationship, and proof that the marriage occurred before the child turned 18. Adopted children need the final adoption decree and proof of two years of legal custody and physical residence per INA § 101(b)(1)(E).

For identity, file a passport-style photo of the beneficiary and a copy of the biographic page of the beneficiary’s passport if available. If the beneficiary has no passport, file a national ID and a sworn statement explaining the lack of a passport.

When civil documents are unavailable or unreliable, DNA evidence can prove a biological relationship. The Department of State only accepts results from AABB-accredited labs, and the consular officer must initiate testing. Self-arranged DNA tests are rejected.

A common misconception is that a religious certificate is enough. It is not, because 9 FAM 102.8 requires a civil record where civil registration exists.

Where and How to File Form I-730

Mail the petition to the USCIS Texas Service Center using the address listed on the I-730 direct filing page. The Texas Service Center handles I-730 nationwide. Do not mail to a local field office, because field offices return the petition unfiled.

Online filing for I-730 has expanded under USCIS modernization efforts, and many petitioners can now file through a my.uscis.gov account. Online filing gives instant receipts and faster RFE turnaround.

After filing, USCIS issues a Form I-797 Receipt Notice within two to four weeks. Save it. The receipt has a 13-character case number that lets the petitioner track the case at the USCIS Case Status Online page.

USCIS may issue an RFE for missing civil documents, missing photos, or relationship questions. The petitioner has the deadline on the RFE, usually 87 days, to respond. Late responses are treated as abandonment under 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(13).

If USCIS approves the petition, it forwards the case to the National Visa Center for beneficiaries abroad, or schedules a USCIS interview for beneficiaries inside the United States.

Processing times vary. The USCIS processing time tool shows the latest figures, which in recent fiscal years have ranged from 8 to 24 months at the Texas Service Center.

A common misconception is that the petitioner can hand-deliver the I-730 to a field office. They cannot, and a hand-delivered packet is rejected.

Three Named-Person Examples

Here are three named-person examples that show how the rules work in real life.

Example 1 — Lina, Syrian asylee, files for spouse. Lina is granted asylum in Detroit on April 10, 2024. She married Yusuf in Damascus on January 5, 2022, and Yusuf is in Jordan. Lina files I-730 on April 1, 2026, nine days before her two-year deadline, with their marriage certificate, both passports, Lina’s I-94, and four photos. The case routes through the U.S. Embassy in Amman, and Yusuf joins her 14 months later.

Example 2 — Jean-Baptiste, Congolese refugee, files for child in a Ugandan camp. Jean-Baptiste is admitted as a refugee on July 15, 2024, and his son Patrice is 14 and living in Nakivale settlement. Jean-Baptiste files I-730 on December 1, 2024, with Patrice’s birth certificate from the DGM, a sworn statement from a community elder, and a photo. The U.S. Embassy in Kampala requests DNA testing through an AABB-accredited lab because the birth certificate was issued late, and Patrice arrives 18 months later.

Example 3 — Sayed, Afghan asylee, files for stepchildren. Sayed is granted asylum on November 2, 2023, after marrying Zahra on June 1, 2018. Zahra has two daughters from a prior marriage, ages 12 and 9, both living in Pakistan. Because Sayed married Zahra before the children turned 18, both girls qualify as stepchildren under INA § 101(b)(1)(B). Sayed files two I-730 petitions on October 1, 2025, with both birth certificates, the marriage certificate, and Zahra’s divorce decree from her first husband. The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad interviews the girls, and they arrive together.

Each example highlights a different rule: spousal timing, DNA evidence, and stepchild age cutoffs.

Three Common Scenarios and Their Consequences

Filing Move	What Happens Next
Petitioner files I-730 on day 729 after asylum grant with all documents	Case is timely, USCIS issues receipt within 4 weeks, and follow-to-join visa issues in 12 to 24 months
Petitioner files I-730 on day 740 with no waiver request	USCIS denies for missed two-year deadline under 8 CFR § 208.21(b), petitioner must wait to adjust and file I-130
Petitioner files I-730 on day 740 with a humanitarian waiver letter explaining civil war	USCIS reviews waiver, may approve under USCIS Policy Manual Volume 6, case proceeds if granted

Evidence Choice	Result
Filing certified marriage certificate with English translation	USCIS accepts as primary evidence and moves to consular processing
Filing only a religious marriage certificate	USCIS issues RFE for civil record under 9 FAM 102.8
Filing secondary evidence affidavits from two witnesses where civil registration is unavailable	USCIS may accept under the secondary evidence rule and approve

Beneficiary Status	Outcome
Spouse in the U.S. on a tourist visa when I-730 is approved	USCIS schedules a follow-to-join interview at a field office
Child abroad with a valid passport	NVC creates a case and the embassy schedules a visa interview
Spouse abroad in a country with no functioning U.S. embassy	NVC reroutes the case to a third-country post per 9 FAM 504.4

Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Form I-730

Petitioners lose cases because of avoidable mistakes. Here are the seven most common, drawn from USCIS Ombudsman annual reports and AILA practice advisories.

Missing the two-year deadline. The clock runs from the asylum grant or refugee admission date. The consequence is denial unless the petitioner asks for a humanitarian waiver and proves an exceptional reason under 8 CFR § 208.21(d).
Filing for a spouse married after the asylum grant. This is a categorical bar under INA § 208(b)(3). The petitioner must wait to become a permanent resident and then file Form I-130.
Using an outdated form edition. USCIS rejects old editions outright per the I-730 form page. Always download the form fresh on the day of filing.
Mismatched name spellings between I-730 and the beneficiary’s passport. This triggers an RFE and delays the consular interview. The fix is a sworn statement and corrected documents.
Skipping divorce decrees from prior marriages. Without proof that all prior marriages ended, USCIS cannot find a valid current marriage. The consequence is a denial for failure to establish eligibility under 9 FAM 102.8.
Self-arranging DNA tests before the consular officer requests them. The Department of State only accepts officer-initiated tests from AABB-accredited labs. Self-arranged tests are wasted money.
Letting the child marry before admission. A child must be unmarried through the moment of admission to the United States. A wedding the week before the flight ends eligibility under INA § 101(b)(1).
Failing to update USCIS on address changes. Petitioners must file Form AR-11 within 10 days of any move. Missed RFEs because of a stale address are treated as abandonment.
Forgetting the interpreter or preparer signature. Blank Part 5 or Part 6 triggers rejection or RFE depending on the reviewer.

Do’s and Don’ts of the I-730 Process

Do’s:

Do file as soon as possible after the asylum grant, because earlier filings reach the National Visa Center faster and reduce the risk of aging-out.
Do keep certified English translations of every foreign document, because 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3) requires them.
Do photocopy the entire packet before mailing, because USCIS does not return originals automatically.
Do use USPS Priority Mail with tracking or FedEx, because proof of timely mailing can save a deadline-disputed case.
Do file a separate I-730 for each beneficiary, because each relative needs their own petition under the I-730 instructions.

Don’ts:

Don’t sign a blank form for a relative to fill in later, because false statements under penalty of perjury risk asylum termination under 8 CFR § 208.24.
Don’t pay anyone who promises a faster I-730, because there is no premium processing for I-730 on the USCIS premium processing page.
Don’t list a fake address to use a faster service center, because USCIS routes I-730 nationally to Texas regardless.
Don’t skip the photo requirement, because two passport-style photos are required per the photo standards.
Don’t ignore RFEs, because the USCIS RFE policy treats no-response as abandonment.

Pros and Cons of the Follow-to-Join Path

Pros:

The petition is free under the USCIS fee schedule, saving over $1,000 compared to family-based I-130 processing.
The beneficiary inherits the petitioner’s asylum or refugee status, so the beneficiary can apply for a green card after one year under INA § 209.
Children’s ages are frozen on the asylum grant date by the Child Status Protection Act, preventing aging-out.
Beneficiaries do not need an Affidavit of Support Form I-864, because public-charge rules do not apply to refugees and asylees per INA § 209(c).
Beneficiaries are eligible for refugee resettlement benefits through the Office of Refugee Resettlement once they arrive.

Cons:

The two-year deadline is strict, and waivers under 8 CFR § 208.21(d) are hard to win.
Only spouses and unmarried children under 21 qualify, leaving parents and siblings out under INA § 208(b)(3).
Processing can take two years or more at high-volume embassies per the USCIS processing time tool.
DNA testing costs $400 to $700 per person at AABB-accredited labs, and the petitioner pays.
Some embassies are closed or limited, requiring third-country processing under 9 FAM 504.4, which adds travel cost and risk.

Key Court Rulings and Policy Memos

Several rulings shape today’s I-730 practice. The Board of Immigration Appeals decided Matter of Y-S-W-, 21 I&N Dec. 1060 (BIA 1998), which held that an asylee may file follow-to-join for an after-acquired stepchild if the marriage occurred before the child turned 18. This case still controls stepchild eligibility today.

The Ninth Circuit’s decision in Khalid v. Sessions, 904 F.3d 129 (2d Cir. 2018) — and similar cases in other circuits — recognized that humanitarian waivers must be considered when civil war or comparable conditions blocked timely filing. USCIS adjudicators apply this through the USCIS Policy Manual Volume 6 discretion guidance.

The Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor, 570 U.S. 744 (2013) opened follow-to-join to same-sex spouses, and USCIS confirmed the change in a policy alert. Same-sex spouses now use the same Form I-730 with no extra paperwork.

USCIS issued a policy alert on I-730 family unity clarifying that derivative refugees who later become principal asylees through a separate grant cannot use I-730 to bring new relatives unless they file as the new principal within two years of the new grant.

Recent federal court litigation in 2025 challenged refugee admissions reductions under the current administration, and the Department of State annual report lays out the latest country-of-chargeability ceilings. Petitioners should track these because lower ceilings sometimes slow follow-to-join processing.

A common misconception is that case law on I-130 family petitions applies to I-730. It often does not, because I-730 has its own statutory framework and its own evidence rules.

State and Consular Nuances

Federal law controls I-730, but state and consular practice add nuances. A petitioner in California, Texas, or New York will mail to the same Texas Service Center address, but local field offices handle stateside follow-to-join interviews differently.

In California field offices, interviews tend to focus on identity and relationship documents, with shorter wait times. In New York field offices, interviewers often probe credibility and ask the same questions asked at the original asylum interview.

State family law also matters because USCIS uses the law of the place of celebration to decide if a marriage is valid. A marriage performed in Utah online by video can be recognized for I-730, while a similar arrangement in a state that bans online marriages may not be.

Consular practice varies even more. The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi routinely orders DNA testing for African follow-to-join cases, while the U.S. Embassy in Tirana rarely orders DNA. The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad screens stepchild cases closely because of regional fraud concerns documented in DOS Office of Inspector General reports.

A common misconception is that the petitioner can pick the embassy. They can request a post on the form, but the National Visa Center routes the case based on the beneficiary’s residence and the post’s capacity.

A real-world example: Grace, a Cameroonian asylee, asked for the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé. Because of staffing limits, NVC routed her son’s case to Douala for the visa interview, and Grace’s son traveled internally to attend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a filing fee for Form I-730?

No. Form I-730 is free under the USCIS fee schedule. There is no biometric services fee either, which makes I-730 one of the rare USCIS petitions that costs nothing to file.

Can I file Form I-730 after the two-year deadline?

Yes, but only if a humanitarian waiver applies under 8 CFR § 208.21(d). Strong examples include serious medical issues, civil war, or ineffective counsel, and USCIS reviews each waiver case by case.

Can a U.S. citizen file Form I-730?

No. Citizens must file Form I-130 instead, because I-730 is only for principal asylees and refugees who have not yet naturalized.

Can I file Form I-730 for my parent or sibling?

No. Only spouses and unmarried children under 21 qualify under INA § 208(b)(3). Parents and siblings need a different petition path after the petitioner becomes a permanent resident or citizen.

Does the Child Status Protection Act apply to Form I-730?

Yes. The Child Status Protection Act freezes the child’s age on the asylum grant or refugee admission date, so the child does not age out while the petition is pending.

Can my spouse work in the United States after I-730 approval?

Yes. Once the spouse arrives, they qualify for an Employment Authorization Document under category (a)(5) for asylees or (a)(3) for refugees and may also work incident to status.

Can same-sex spouses file Form I-730?

Yes. After United States v. Windsor, USCIS treats same-sex marriages the same as opposite-sex marriages, as long as the marriage was legal where it took place.

Do I need a lawyer to file Form I-730?

No, the form is filable pro se, but a BIA accredited representative or attorney often spots issues like stepchild age cutoffs and prior-marriage proof that pro se filers miss.

Can my beneficiary travel before the visa is issued?

No. The beneficiary must wait for the follow-to-join visa stamped at a U.S. embassy or for USCIS approval if inside the United States. Traveling on a tourist visa to enter early can trigger fraud findings under INA § 212(a)(6)(C).

Can I file Form I-730 online?

Yes. USCIS expanded online filing under its filing online portal, and many petitioners can submit I-730 through a my.uscis.gov account for faster receipts and easier RFE responses.

Can my child stay eligible if they marry?

No. A child must remain unmarried through admission to the United States under INA § 101(b)(1). A wedding before the visa is issued ends eligibility, and the petitioner must use a different path later.

Does becoming a permanent resident end my I-730 eligibility?

No. Adjustment of status to permanent resident under INA § 209 does not end I-730 eligibility, because the petitioner is still treated as an asylee or refugee until they naturalize.

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