Timeline

[DECASOONER 0]

Hi all

I was wondering if anyone out there has gone thru the K-1 Visa process and if so, assuming all your paperwork was in order, how long did it take you to get the Visa from application to receipt (VISA) date

thanks in advance.

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Hi all

I was wondering if anyone out there has gone thru the K-1 Visa process and if so, assuming all your paperwork was in order, how long did it take you to get the Visa from application to receipt (VISA) date

thanks in advance.

Short answer: It varies.

If you want to get a good idea of an estimate that is applicable to your situation, you should click on the "Immigration Timelines" link at the top of each page and then search by I-129F/K-1 and the country.

[aws&ndd 103]

Hi all

I was wondering if anyone out there has gone thru the K-1 Visa process and if so, assuming all your paperwork was in order, how long did it take you to get the Visa from application to receipt (VISA) date

thanks in advance.

It really depends on many factors. It depends how quickly the service center your petition is sent to is processing, depends how simple or difficult your particular case is, depends on the country of the beneficiary, and probably other variables I can't think of. You will get a better idea by researching the country and how long it typically takes after they receive an approved petition. For the most part for either service center you can expect a wait of at least 5 months.

In my case, I mailed the petition on July 3rd, and my fiancee picked up her visa on November 20. At the time CSC was moving very fast, and I had a simple case with no RFEs. Colombia allows you to make the interview date yourself after you pay the visa fee. A lot of times the wait isn't long. After the interview it only takes a few days after to pick up the visa.

[KennyJ 10]

It is 7 months for us, from application date(California center) to visa receipt date (consulate in HCM)