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The U.S. Immigrant Application Process
In order to get a U.S. visa, you must wait. Depending on the specifics of your situation, a visa for immigration might change significantly. If you marry a US citizen and are applying for a marriage green card, expect to receive it within a few months. If you’re married to a green card holder, you’ll be a citizen in less than a year. It may take longer to process additional family-related green cards. Please see the visa bulletin for the most recent information on visa wait times.
Regardless of which pathway you choose, the green card application process typically follows five steps. Firstly, your sponsor must file a petition with the relevant authorities – Form I-130 for family-based green cards, or Form I-140 for employment-based ones. In some cases, you can file your green card application at the same time as your initial petition, making the process more straightforward. Secondly, USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) reviews and approves the petition; then, depending on your location, either Form I-485 needs to be completed (inside the US) or Form DS-260 (outside the US); plus, your sponsor submits Form I-864 pledging financial support. Thirdly, biometrics and a medical exam are required. Fourthly, an in-person interview must take place; and finally, after the interview, you will find out whether your application was successful. Your green card will then be mailed to you.
The application process varies slightly for different types of green cards (humanitarian, long-term residency). Please see the USCIS website for further information. Throughout the whole process, from your first petition to your last interview. You may save hundreds of dollars on legal costs by enlisting the aid of a knowledgeable independent immigration attorney, who will address all of your queries and review your application documents. Today is a good day to learn more!
The U.S. Visa Wait Time
In order to get a U.S. visa, you must wait. The specifics of your situation may result in a visa application that varies greatly. If you are married to a U.S. citizen and are applying for a marriage green card, it should take no more than – months to receive it. if you’re married to a green card holder, you’ll be a citizen in three months. It may take longer to process other family-related green cards. Please see the visa bulletin for the most current data on visa processing times.
The amount of time required for employment-based green cards will vary depending on the EB type chosen. Employment-based petitions are typically processed by USCIS in less than a month, while employment-based green card applications are processed in less than a year. Please check the visa bulletin for current information. Premium processing may be a good option to speed up your visa application if you ask your employer about it.
In order to minimize the amount of time spent waiting for approval, make sure that your first attempt at filing an application and documents are done correctly. You can get help with filling out every form and have assurance knowing that an independent attorney has reviewed all of your forms and documents. Learn more about how we can assist you.
Reference 1: usa.gov
Reference 2: travel.state.gov