The wait time varies widely but is usually
8-10 months
. After the wait time, the beneficiary can now apply for a green card, and this stage may take 9-11 months. This will be followed by an immigration interview and approval, which may take additional 1-2 months.
What do I do after my petition is approved?
After USCIS approves your petition, they will
transfer your case to the Department of State's National Visa Center (NVC) for pre-processing
. The first step in this processing is the creation of your case in our system. Once this is complete, we will send you a Welcome Letter by e-mail or physical mail.
How long does it take to hear from NVC after I-130 approval?
First, USCIS has to send your file to the NVC. That can often take
six to eight weeks
after approval of the I-130, and possibly even longer. When NVC receives your case, it will send you a notification, typically via email. If you're a “preference relative” (on a waiting list), that delay won't affect you much.
What happens after I-130 is sent to NVC?
USCIS will automatically send cases to the National Visa Center (NVC) after form I-130 is approved
. The NVC now is processing all the cases through Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC). It is an online portal; means you need to pay and submit documents online.
What does approval of I-130 mean?
The I-130 Petition is the first part of the marriage-based green card application. If this is approved, it means that
USCIS has agreed that your spouse qualifies for a green card and that you have provided the necessary documents to evidence your spousal relationship
.
How long does it take for NVC to send Interview letter 2021?
Once you've sent your supporting documents, it generally takes
1-2 months
before your visa interview is scheduled. You'll receive a notice from either the NVC or your local U.S. consulate informing you of your interview time and date.
What happens after NVC approved documents?
After NVC receives your approved petition from USCIS,
NVC creates a case file for you at the Department of State and assigns you an NVC case number
. NVC will send you a letter or e-mail with your case number and a separate invoice ID number.
How long does I-130 take to get approved 2020?
For immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen, I-130 processing times currently vary between
4 to 37 months
(as of Jan. 26, 2022). The sooner you get started on your I-130 application, the better.
What does it mean when USCIS is actively reviewing your case?
How long does I-130 take to get approved 2021?
Average time –
Seven to 32 months
to get a Form I-130 petition (Petition for Alien Relative) approved by USCIS as of early 2021; another six to ten months or longer to get an immigrant visa to come to the United States.
How do I know if my case is complete at NVC?
Call NVC directly at 1-603-334-0700
. In general, the call center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to midnight, Eastern Standard Time. Consequently, the operator will confirm if you have NVC case complete. NVC text messages can be delayed by several hours to several days.
How long does it take for the NVC to schedule an interview 2020?
How long does it take to get an appointment? Although NVC strives to schedule appointments
within three months
of NVC's acceptance of all requested documentation, this timeframe is subject to the operating status and capacity of the consular section.
How long does I-130 take to process?
After filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, the approval process can take anywhere from
5 to 12 months for immediate relatives and could take several years for family preference categories
.
Does I-130 require an interview?
The interview enables USCIS to verify important information about the applicant to determine eligibility for adjustment. For family-based applications,
USCIS generally requires the Form I-130 petitioner to appear for the interview with the principal adjustment of status applicant
.
Does I-130 approval expire?
How long is the I-130 petition valid? After the I-130 petition is approved and an IV applicant receives an Instruction Package, he/she must apply for a visa within 2 years from the date on the Instruction Package letter.
What is the difference between i 485 and I-130?
2. What is the difference between Form I-485 and Form I-130? If you are helping a relative apply for a green card, Form I-485 (“Application for Adjustment of Status”) is the second step in the family-based green card process after submitting Form I-130 (“Petition for Alien Relative”).
