How long is the wait for I-130 petition?

5 to 12 months
After filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, the approval process can take anywhere from 5 to 12 months for immediate relatives and could take several years for family preference categories. This is an approximation.

Is it faster to file I-130 online?

Does filing online make things easier or faster? Submitting documents online is naturally faster than sending them through the mail. However, nothing else about the Form I-130 process is different. Filing the form online does not speed up the government’s review process, nor does it change what authorities want to see.

What does it mean when your case is being actively reviewed by Uscis I-130?

This date means that if your application was received on or before that date, USCIS should be working on it. Your I-130 application is in queue for processing.

How can I make immigration process faster?

You can generally request expedited processing by contacting the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY for the deaf, hard of hearing, or those having a speech disability: 1-800-767-1833) or by asking Emma after you have obtained a receipt notice.

When to use the I-130 tracker for adjustment of status?

Use this tracker if you have filed I-130 concurrently with I-485 (adjustment of status). Use this tracker if you have filed I-130 separately (i.e., not concurrently with I-485.

Who should use the I-131 tracker?

Typical applicants are K-2 or K-4 visa holders, and those who already have an I-485 pending or approved for other family-based immigration visa categories. Use this tracker if you have filed a separate I-131 for travel document, reentry permit, or advance parole as part of your family-based green card application.

When to use the I-485 tracker for adjustment of status?

Use this tracker if you have filed a separate I-485 for adjustment of status (i.e., not concurrently with I-130). An I-765 (employment authorization) may also be filed along with this application.

When to use the I-129F tracker?

Use this tracker if you have filed I-129F to bring your fiance to the United States for marriage to you or to bring your spouse (K-3/K-4 visas) to the United States to complete processing for permanent resident status.