The most common question we receive is, How Long does it takes to bring a relative to the US; and in the same way, we always hear to variety of time as an specific rule. Well the true about the time depends in different factors and do not exist an specific time frame.
FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE TIME FRAME Several factors affect the time but we will mention the most common. US Citizen or Permanent Green Card Holder. the time frame varies between both, having the US Citizen also the benefits of been able to file a petition for their parents and brothers and sisters.
How busy is the office, who is or will be handling your case? Some offices are more and extremely more busy than others and certain times of the year, is not en specific time or location of which is going to be less busy so you can apply there, cause you have to submit the petition to the address that correspond to your area or State.
How accurate was the I-130 form filed? if the petition form was filled with mistake, or incomplete, you will get it back on the mail, and you will have to redo the process again, so please avoid the headache and double check what you are doing, and double check the documents you are sending, and please pay attention to the signature area, sign where you are suppose to.
Lost Check or NO funds. In some cases, the USCIS office could misplace your check and you may have to put an stop payment and send another one also pray that the USCIS do not find the old check and try to cash it. Another issue is the check bounce, cause the petitioner forgot to keep the funds or though had the funds available, and forgot he paid a couple bills and make a math balance error.
Visa category. the Petition for a Spouse or children is not the same as a parent category but do not have to fall into the visa waiting list because is regulated by Immigration National Act, who promoted the family unity and much less a brother or sister, been the last subject to visa eligibility and waiting time, been about 20 years; Also depending on the country.
You have your receipt of acceptance on the mail. this only means that the petition was accepted, but keep in mind, this do not mean you relative is been approve to travel, this is just the first step.
WHAT HAPPEN AFTER THEY APPROVE MY PETITION? your relative will be notify, about it and they will inform him, about the documents he or she must start to collect and also, what to do with them. After all documents are collected and submitted the way it was advised, the petitioner or the beneficiary will wait for an interview, where the consular office will review all the paperwork and the petition, and make a final decision.
Realistic Time Frame. if all goes smooth the process could be, between 1 year and 3 months to who knows. Yes, cause like we keep saying, all depends on the smooth of the process.
If you have questions about this topic or other, please send us an email or give us a call, we will be glad to respond to your questions and help you out, in the best possible way.
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