How Long Does the I-130 Petition Process Take?

By Lozano Law Firm - Abogados de Inmigración · 2024-04-05T15:36:59.000Z

The timeline for the I-130 process depends on two major factors: The field office that receives your Form I-130 The type of family relationship in question on your application Here are the general guidelines regarding how long an approval can take. However, keep in mind that each case varies on an individual basis. Immediate relatives of a Green Card holder (parent, spouse, or child): between 13.5 and 19 months Immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen: between 10 and 14 months Siblings of U.S. citizens: between 13.5 months and 20 years As you can see, you need to file your I-130 petition right away. The sooner you file, the sooner you have a chance of getting approval. Lozano Law Firm - Abogados de Inmigración 5718 University Heights Blvd #104, San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 899-2290 https://www.AbogadoLozano.com/

About This Author

Lozano Law Firm - Abogados de Inmigración

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Lozano Law Firm - Abogados de Inmigración is an immigration law firm that serves various communities in Texas. The firm, founded by Alfred Lozano, is dedicated to providing each client with personalized and cost effective immigration solutions. Mr. Lozano's passion for immigration law is rooted in h…

More Articles From This Author

U.S. Immigration Rules For H-1B Visas

2024-04-05At this time, foreign professionals cannot apply for H-1B Visas without a petitioning employer, but the Immigration Service is currently reviewing this rule. The U.S. employer must initiate the process by filing a Labor Condition Applicatio… Read More »

H-1B Visa

2024-04-05San Antonio Immigration Attorney Helping Texas Employers Obtain H-1B Visas For Foreign EmployeesThe H-1B Visa allows U.S. employers to recruit and hire foreign professionals to fill specialty occupations within the United States for a 6 yea… Read More »

How Does A National Interest Waiver Work?

2024-04-05A. Not to be confused with a waiver of inadmissibility sometimes granted for family-based Visas, a National Interest Waiver involves an employment-based EB-2 Visa. A National Interest Waiver waives the requirement that an EB-2 Visa applican… Read More »

What Is The Difference Between Citizenship & Naturalization?

2024-04-05A. Citizenship is granted by birth, either from being born on U.S. soil or by being born abroad to parents who are U.S. citizens. Naturalization is nationality acquired after birth. A naturalized citizen is entitled to all the rights and pr… Read More »

What Happens To My Immigration Status If I Get Divorced?

2024-04-05A. If your immigration was based on a Fiancé(e) or Marriage Visa, then your residency status may be in jeopardy if you later get divorced. One option to consider would be filing an I-751 Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence as a w… Read More »