@soso M whether you need to file the I-130A form along with the I-130 depends on the specific family member you are sponsoring and the details of your case. Now, who is the beneficiary?

if you’re filing for spouse you need 130A if you don’t file it you’re going to receive rfe for 130A after 9months and your wait will be over a year

I suggest you submit your form I-130A as soon as possible else you’ll wait for so many month just to receive an RFE which will slow down your application.

i130a needs to be signed by spouse. ur gonna get rfe.

it depends on the category ask your attorney why he didn’t file the form your paying him you can ask questions

@JayOo Calixte I’m the beneficiary inside US, and F2A category for spouse

@Elsa Carvajal he is the worst lawyer. we found many dates and typo errors on i130 form that he submitted without our review and we asked him to correct them, don’t know what happened

you can get denied if you don’t provide I130A

just upload i130a once you create your online account with uscis .