How long to get I-130 approval

[emil9710 1]

hi guys, !! I do really need help to know lots of information if you don`t mind!!

my wife is an american citizen, and she filled an I-130 and received a notice from Uscis that they received the papers in november 9th!!!

but, after that notice, we didn`t hear anything from them for anymore and they r still saying that our case still pending!!!!they are now over three months and still nothing!!!! is that a bad sign??? and how longest it genrally takes to reach the level to go to pick up the visa???

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

hi guys, !! I do really need help to know lots of information if you don`t mind!!

my wife is an american citizen, and she filled an I-130 and received a notice from Uscis that they received the papers in november 9th!!!

but, after that notice, we didn`t hear anything from them for anymore and they r still saying that our case still pending!!!!they are now over three months and still nothing!!!! is that a bad sign??? and how longest it genrally takes to reach the level to go to pick up the visa???

Welcome to Visa Journey

i understand your concern - hearing nothing after 3 months. The USCIS expectation for process the I-130 is 5 months so it is normal that you have not been contacted / case not updated with USCIS. IF 5 months have passed (April 9, 2011) then you should call them to put in a service request to get information about your case. It is NOT a bad sign.

Your Visa class is Immediate (IR) so you are not subjected to the visa cut off dates so once your case is completed by USCIS then a visa is waiting for you. The cases are usually at the NVC for 1-2 months (average). Without delays someone in you visa class can have his/her visa in 8-9 month if the case has no delays at USCIS or under go Administration Processing/AP.