How long is processing really taking? Confused :(

[Waiting_Sugar 1]

So im reading some posts saying that processing is becoming faster like 3-4 months and others saying that its becoming slower like 5-6 months.. I know its probably not that big of a difference but to me it is.. so how long is it really taking? Like for most people?

[jkelly07 120]

it depends, what visa are you filing for

[canadian_wife 1,831]

It took us 10 months. 5-6 months seems awfully quick to me

Good luck

[souleymon 27]

You dont ve to be confused.each petition varies and the handler of each petion (u cant tell) varies.

Just like u cant tell what happens tomorrow,u cant actually tell how fast a petition can be treated.Just Pray urs is done on time

[Ning 619]

So im reading some posts saying that processing is becoming faster like 3-4 months and others saying that its becoming slower like 5-6 months.. I know its probably not that big of a difference but to me it is.. so how long is it really taking? Like for most people?

What you are feeling, sensing ect is part of this journey. No one here or anywhere is going to be able to satisfy your desire to know how long your case will take.It makes a big difference to everyone not just you.

Processing has its cycles I suppose but most of us become part of the averages that create these timelines.

You are " most people". We all are. However you are going to deal with the great unknown called Lebanon. Many cases there go into the blackhole called A P. That part of the waiting can get really hard to endure. If you case escapes A P consider yourself lucky.

My case took 408 days. Yours wont be that long so you can feel like you got lucky.

[no more 16]

So im reading some posts saying that processing is becoming faster like 3-4 months and others saying that its becoming slower like 5-6 months.. I know its probably not that big of a difference but to me it is.. so how long is it really taking? Like for most people?

5 months is the "standard" wait time. Those that get approved in the 3-4 months just are lucky I guess. We waited 6 months for a RFE then a month later a NOA2 and we are finally getting to our interview date the day before our year anniversary of sending the petition. October 27th...Patience and really you must ignore the fast approvals they can make you crazy...GOOD LUCK!

[anum 1]

it depends upon a lot of factor like your situation the person processing your case the evidence you have submitted and the way you have presented the proof.

[dan_leb 2]

mine got approved in 7 days :innocent: and now I'm waiting for the NVC CASE NUMBER,

so keep the hope and good luck with ur case

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USCIS

September 16, 2011 - petition sent

September 20, 2011 - NOA-1

September 27, 2011 - NOA-2

NVC

SEPTEMBER 30 2011 CASE RECEIVED waiting for case number

Edited October 11, 2011 by dan_leb

[jkelly07 120]

to dan-leb, wow approved in 7 days who do you know,how did you do that,fantastic.

[Waiting_Sugar 1]

mine got approved in 7 days :innocent: and now I'm waiting for the NVC CASE NUMBER,

so keep the hope and good luck with ur case

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USCIS

September 16, 2011 - petition sent

September 20, 2011 - NOA-1

September 27, 2011 - NOA-2

NVC

SEPTEMBER 30 2011 CASE RECEIVED waiting for case number

wow i never heard of anyone getting approved in 7 days, I wish my luck was as good as yours what did you do for it to finish that fast?

[dan_leb 2]

wow i never heard of anyone getting approved in 7 days, I wish my luck was as good as yours what did you do for it to finish that fast?

heheh don't know i'm just lucky i guess

[Ning 619]

mine got approved in 7 days :innocent: and now I'm waiting for the NVC CASE NUMBER,

so keep the hope and good luck with ur case

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USCIS

September 16, 2011 - petition sent

September 20, 2011 - NOA-1

September 27, 2011 - NOA-2

NVC

SEPTEMBER 30 2011 CASE RECEIVED waiting for case number

Incredible! I have never seen this before. This will server to fire up everyone that waits all these months. It also proves there is no rational reasoning to this process.

[Rainbow Medallion 2]

heheh don't know i'm just lucky i guess

How in Earth did you get approved in 7 days? What is going on at the service centers?

[Jason777 0]

So im reading some posts saying that processing is becoming faster like 3-4 months and others saying that its becoming slower like 5-6 months.. I know its probably not that big of a difference but to me it is.. so how long is it really taking? Like for most people?

What you are reading are the processing times of the various "stages." There is the USCIC stage, the NVC stage, the Interview stage, the entire Visa stage, etc. So it depends on where the person is focusing their attention. When people say 3-4 months, they're probably talking about NOA1 to NOA2. 5-6 months usually is from NOA1 to NVC. That's usually the norm. Some people get their visa within that time period, some 8-9 months, and the unlucky ones take a year or more. Anyway, start looking at people's timelines and you'll get a better picture. Good luck to you!