What would an ideal timeline look like for an IR-1

[richardsonn100 0]

Hello,

 

If I applied in the UK for I-130 with my spouse and kids in the US, how long would it be until I get an interview and then the Visa from/via the Embassy in London?

 

Would you be able to write out a timeline for each step?

 

I am just trying to work out rough ball park figures so we can plan.

Thanks

[Crazy Cat 41,980]

Your post history says you are working in the US for 3 more years. 

 

Here is a list of UK timelines from other members.  It might be helpful

 

IR-1/CR-1 Spouse Visa US Immigration Timelines for United Kingdom - SORT : Country - ASC (visajourney.com)

[Crazy Cat 41,980]

Here is a breakdown of processing times based on input from other VJ members (not just UK):

 

 

[richardsonn100 0]

Thanks,

Unfortunately whilst I am here for about 2.5 years now, I don't think I can apply for I-130 until I step back in the UK. I see that apply for I-130 to getting visa is 400 days maybe on average.

[Boiler 45,659]

You are a USC?

[richardsonn100 0]

I'm not a US Citizen my wife is.

[Crazy Cat 41,980]

1 minute ago, richardsonn100 said:

Thanks,

Unfortunately whilst I am here for about 2.5 years now, I don't think I can apply for I-130 until I step back in the UK. I see that apply for I-130 to getting visa is 400 days maybe on average.

That is , likely, just the I-130 approval.  VJ processing times looks like closer to 600 days from filing to interview.

[Boiler 45,659]

If you are both in the US? file to adjust.

[richardsonn100 0]

I don't think I can as I am here on non-immigrant visa. If I filed to Adjust status, due to my job, I may have to leave the country which would annul my application.

[Boiler 45,659]

That depends, are you here on a C/D then?

[richardsonn100 0]

What do you mean by C/D?

[Boiler 45,659]

8 minutes ago, richardsonn100 said:

What do you mean by C/D?

You said you were on a visa you could not adjust from, only ones that came to mind.

[SalishSea 17,928]

9 minutes ago, richardsonn100 said:

What do you mean by C/D?

What is your visa type?  The more info you give about your situation, the better the feedback you'll get.

 

[richardsonn100 0]

NATO-2 is the Visa.

I'm unsure if you can adjust from it.

If I leave the country for work, as it is a non-immigrant visa, I have to arrive with no intent to stay and convert it to an immigrant visa.

My issue is that being in the military I don't have the choice to say no If I'm told to leave the country.

After then having left  country I would be entering after I have filed an I-130 for example of even my concurrent I-485.

 

[Boiler 45,659]

Limitations/Drawbacks

Although the NATO-2 visa permits its holders to travel freely about the United States on an open-ended basis, it also imposes certain clear restrictions. All NATO-2 visa holders are prohibited from obtaining other types of entry clearances without returning to their home countries. They may not apply for Adjustment of Status consideration or receive tourist visas. In addition, they are ineligible for certain U.S.-run programs that other non-immigrant visa holders may enjoy, including the US-VISIT program. The qualifying relatives of a primary NATO-2 visa holder must leave the United States at the conclusion of the primary holder’s business here.