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How Long is I-130 and I-601 process?

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geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,337

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What process are you going through?  This is posted under AOS from a K-1/K-3 visa, which doesn't need an I-130. If you are applying for a spousal visa instead, then that's where an I-130 comes into play.

 

In general, expect about 12-14 months from I-130 filing to embassy interview for the spouse of a USC. This includes the I-130 processing at USCIS, case processing at NVC after approval, and then getting the interview at the embassy.

 

Normally an I-601 would be filed after the visa is refused (after the embassy interview) due to a waivable inadmissibility. I would guestimate about 5-6 months or so in many cases, but the inadmissibility being requested to being waived is part of it. As such, if an I-601 is needed, then I would not expect a visa to be issued in 2018, sorry.

Timelines:

ROC:

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7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

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AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

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I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,649

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Middle of 2019 would be my guess.

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ManamiDogFan   0

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1 hour ago, geowrian said:

What process are you going through?  This is posted under AOS from a K-1/K-3 visa, which doesn't need an I-130. If you are applying for a spousal visa instead, then that's where an I-130 comes into play.

 

In general, expect about 12-14 months from I-130 filing to embassy interview for the spouse of a USC. This includes the I-130 processing at USCIS, case processing at NVC after approval, and then getting the interview at the embassy.

 

Normally an I-601 would be filed after the visa is refused (after the embassy interview) due to a waivable inadmissibility. I would guestimate about 5-6 months or so in many cases, but the inadmissibility being requested to being waived is part of it. As such, if an I-601 is needed, then I would not expect a visa to be issued in 2018, sorry.

I was told from lawyer I 130 first, then I 601 after. I’m extremely depressed out here in the country I am at. If I move to another country then it would affect me and my husband’s case. What should I do if I really don’t like where I’m at now? I really want to live with my husband. If I can’t then different country until then but it might mess up our case and don’t know what to do

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,649

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Perhaps your Husband could move to you?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,649

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Sounds like you just need to wait it out.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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ManamiDogFan   0

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On 1/9/2018 at 11:17 PM, Boiler said:

Sounds like you just need to wait it out.

 

On 1/9/2018 at 11:17 PM, Boiler said:

Sounds like you just need to wait it out.

My attorney said my husband and I can live in different country except we need to move back prior to the interview. He said it wouldn’t affect our case. I’m just worried because I heard from someone else it might destroy hardship of our separation. But my attorney is licensed and has many great reviews with lots of experience. What’s a good way to ask him about that part?

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,649

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You can certainly argue it either way so personally don't think it is relevant.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

 
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