I-130 Petition Processing Times

U.S. Marriage-Based Immigration Visa Petitioners must first file their I-130 Petition and all other supporting documentation with the USCIS Service Center assigned to their specific state of residence. Our extended work hours, unique experience, and exclusive practice of K1 Fiancee Visa and Marriage Visa Law, translates into quicker preparation and turn-around time for your case. In fact, most petitions and accompanying documents are prepared and sent to our clients for signatures within 48 hours of receiving completed questionairres and all checklist documents. Our customized software and e-Center also allows us to send you and your spouse everything you need via email for your final review, printing, and signatures. This is extremely helpful for many third world countries where the mail (even express services) is often unreliable and slow.

To check the current USCIS I-130 processing times* for your state of residence, click the appropriate state below.

*Please note that these processing times are for the USCIS I-130 Petition for Alien Relative approval only. Once you are approved, your petition is forwarded to the National Service Center for further processing (allow at least one week) and then sent to the appropriate foreign consulate for continued processing overseas (see below for more on consular filing). 
                              

Foreign Consular Marriage Visa Processing Times

While there are a number of uniform requirements and laws that each foreign consulate must adhere to, most have their own unique way in which they handle the Marriage Visa process. Thus, timeframes can vary depending upon factors such as specific foreign consular section agendas, visa application backlogs, or any unique requirements of the U.S. Consular Section at your fiancee's country or place of filing.

Generally speaking, once most consulates receive your approval from the USCIS, and assuming your spouse has the properly prepared paperwork and documentation, you can expect to wait between 3 to 12 weeks for the eventual interview and issuance of the Marriage Visa depending upon your spouse's country.
 
Retaining the Law Offices of Michael S. Solomon insures that you and your spouse will receive the most comprehensive, accurate, and timely services available from an experienced staff of Marriage Visa professionals.

Call us today for a free consultation at 1-866-KVISALAW (1-866-584-7252).