How long do family petitions take?

This video describes the varying processing times for USCIS family petitions. If you need assistance with an immigration matter you should schedule a consultation directly with me. Call or text my office to learn more.
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[@canadianfloridian8888]

Your explanations are easy to follow. Awesome!

[@emildalouis8465]

If the person is already in the US under TPS, what are the options to be approved for a green card. It is possible to get it through family petition? Thanks for your answer.

[@judyhudgins3236]

For a spousal visa - where my husband (the beneficiary) is in Egypt… Will only he have an interview? Or will we both be required to be a part of that interview? I’ve heard both so I’m confused.

[@carlosbocangel9633]

great explanations. As you said, we need to be prepare for the long journey with a goal at the end. I would like to schedule a consultation for my case.

[@DarianLaw]

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[@user-gu3fg1dq7d]

The NVC stopped sending me the 60 days notice e-mail But my brother got schedured an interview Any explanation?

[@WATHEEQ1]

I, my wife, and my daughter are winners of the 2022 lottery and my wife was the main winner. Due to special circumstances, I could not attend the interview. My wife and daughter traveled to the United States of America and obtained the green card. Then my wife filed a petition for family reunification (Form I-130) to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on 24/7/2023. She visited me in Yemen and she is now pregnant and living alone in Dearborn in difficult circumstances because of the pregnancy. How can I expedite the process and how long is the expected period to obtain approval for the petition (I-130)?

[@jenniferm634]

We had sn approve i130 for 10yrs a d the just reached our date in may 2023. How long so u think we wilwait for approvif ir85 adjustment son over 21 of per manent resident

[@celiasleigh2805]

My husband is from algeria. Have any tips for getting him to the us asap? We havent legally been married yet just religiously and we are abiut to get married and apply for a spousal visa and my step mom (who came from the phillippines) keeps saying we shouldnt do what we are doing and should instead file for a k1. Can i get your input on this?

[@mounikavissapragada7699]

i am trying to apply mine and my brother is sponsoring . it comes under F4 sibiling may i know how much time it will take

[@abiscoglobalconcept2040]

Can somone go ahead and submit form i485 when the form i130 is still pendind with uscis?

[@zahirairfantipsvlog7871]

My brother living usa sitizen .since 8 year can my broth brother Pattison case all sybbling and parents case together ....how processing time ll b same ......20 to 15 years

[@MohtadeSeder]

How long does it take to get approval for I-130 for sibling case

[@singhaman4159]

My catagory SL6 Got my i360 approved 15 days ago how long for a green card i apply since jan6/23

[@pieromartinez9192]

I filed my father’s AOS in Nov 21. We received approval on April 23. Approx 17 months!

[@DarianLaw]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tamriko5986]

Hello,Darian,my son is married,she is citizen of country Georgia,case is in National Visa Center,she’s waiting for interview almost 7 months,can you help do something?

[@fearlessQueen176]

Our petition 2017 until now still pending 😢 hope you can help.

[@ludgang5]

Hello there, your videos are very helpful but Im still confused about applying for permanent residence. I came to US earlier this year on a K1 visa and got married in May, I’m 66 years old and retired and want to become a permanent resident but I have no plans to work in the US, should I apply for a I-485 visa or just a I-130?. I’m worried that I won’t be able to travel back to the UK for ages if I apply for a 485

[@DarianLaw]

If you entered on a K1 AND married your petitioning fiance AND you are still in the US, then you only need to file form I-485 (along with I-765, I-131, and I-864). If you are filing the paperwork after the 90 days have passed then you ALSO need to file form I-130.

[@AliKhan-xx2mm]

How you found your wife?

[@noone-oz5xr]

Hello Im 19 with my sisters 17 (twin) and my parents are in US and have applied before 11 months ago. But my case I am out of my home town country ,illegaly becouse goverment dont allow any one to have passport over age of 7. So can this case help me to fastering the case what should I do? Pls. I need help 8:27

[@FIL-AMADVENTURE5937]

Case to case process

[@straightfromlahore6174]

My parents are US citizens and are green card holders. They applied for my familys immigration under family stream immigration process. It was filled in 2017. How much time will it take. I'm in Pakistan

[@SanjeevKumar-qn2gw]

Thank you for the video and the valuable information. I have a question. I am a us citizen by birth. I want to file I130 for my parents. But they do not have their birth and marriage certificates. They have their passports and driving licenses from their home country. Their names are mentioned on my us birth certificate. How can I proceed.

[@DarianLaw]

They need to immediately apply for their birth certificates. Your father will also likely need his marriage certificate to show that he was married to your mother before your 18th birthday. You will only need a photocopy of these documents to file the correct forms with USCIS to begin the process, but they might eventually need to attend an interview with the original birth and marriage certificates.

[@albinfrancisco3938]

Hello, Im 27 US citizen and would like to bring my father who is re-married to the US. However, I also want my two sisters who are under age to be included in the petition, is there any law that requires the petition for each to be separate, or would I be able to have the petition for my father include my sisters and his current wife (mother of one of my sisters)? Moreover, what would be the fastest way to get my two sisters to the US? Thank you in advanced for your help

[@DarianLaw]

You need to file a separate I-130 petition for each of those family members. The petition for your father will be approved relatively quickly, while your sibling petitions will take 15+ years. Once your father becomes a permanent resident he can file an I-130 for his daughters so that they can enter the US faster. Alternatively there MIGHT be a way to apply for special immigrant juvenile status if your sisters have a visa or way to enter the US (I have a video on those topic).

[@noone-oz5xr]

Hello Im 19 with my sisters 17 (twin) and my parents are in US and have applied before 11 months ago. But my case I am out of my home town country ,illegaly becouse goverment dont allow any one to have passport over age of 7. So can this case help me to fastering the case what should I do? Pls. I need help

[@Rana86______]

Also, haven’t received any mail or update for biometric of petitioner after the receipt notice. Is that fine or the biometric check is compulsory?

[@DarianLaw]

There is usually no biometrics for this type of I-130 when the beneficiary is outside of the US.

[@Rana86______]

@@DarianLaw Gotcha

[@parishers6351]

Darian is the best!

[@Rana86______]

How long does it take for IR-5 to get approved & parents living abroad to come to US? (Filed on May this year)

[@DarianLaw]

Probably around 1.5 years plus the amount of time it takes to process at the NVC and consulate. My general guess is around 2.5 years total, depending on the consulate.

[@Rana86______]

@@DarianLaw Thanks Darian Your guidance means alot

[@MoneyFlowz7]

thank you for the video. i have a question i have DACA and im 23 years old my stepfather married my mother when i was 16 can he petition for me to get a green card ?

[@DarianLaw]

This is a complicated question and partially depends on how much unlawful presence you accumulated after the age of 18. Your step-father can probably petition for you, but it's going to take a long time and you might have to leave the US to attend an interview at a consulate.

[@benedwards4466]

I filed 1 month ago for my wife to come over for the Philippines we used a lawyer there I need her here fast because my life is on hold basically I need her here how can I get her here faster

[@crueng39]

Is it normal that I filed my patent at Nebraska center on Jan 2023 ? I heard normally it might take 4-5 months for EAD . But we never get EAD until now 8/28/23 . Do we need to contact USCIS ?

[@DarianLaw]

Which forms did you file? Did you receive a request for evidence?

[@crueng39]

@@DarianLaw I-130 , never get RFE thanks

[@foodlover638]

My category f4 file date in March 2011 and case was approved in 2013 but I have not received welcome letter how many times required? ?

[@DarianLaw]

F4 is a very slow category and takes 14-15 years. You need to wait a few more years.

[@sagaladen9345]

Can you explain I-824 please and how long can take?

[@DarianLaw]

The I-824 can be helpful if you indicated that the petition should process with USCIS, but you later want to transfer it to the NVC.

[@user-wd8ln3rx1g]

Hi darian ! I’m permanent resident and I filed immigrant file for my spouse my pd is on march 2022 and my documents qualify at nvc on July 2023 so how long it’s take for interview.

[@DarianLaw]

Every consulate has different processing times. You can find some of their processing times on the consulate websites.

[@user-wd8ln3rx1g]

Ok thank you

[@jenniferm634]

Howong does it after an approved 130 and qfer i1485 does it take to get actual visa these days

[@DarianLaw]

I-485 is for somebody who is going through the green card process inside the US. In New York it takes around 1 year for a spouse-based petition to get their green card after filing everything.

[@jenniferm634]

I filed for.my son wheni gotmy green card he wIted 10 yrs the priority hyst came up i n may 2023ease how long

[@DarianLaw]

Now you have to continue with the case at the national visa center (NVC). After the NVC your son has to go for an interview at the consulate. This entire process will probably take 6-18 months depending on various factors.

[@almacuriel5771]

😊😊

[@Fkaamil]

Hi sir i hope you doing will , 3 months ago my interview was canceled( F2A) how many months should i wait for reschedule my interview . US embassy in ANKARA 😢

[@DarianLaw]

I don't know because those consulate cases have unpredictable schedules. You can try to email the consualte directly for a general timeframe.

[@Fkaamil]

@@DarianLaw thank you so much 😊 you are so helpful lawyer goddess you

[@Dire459]

Hello my case documentary qualified in Jan 20 2023 but no update

[@DarianLaw]

You can email them to ask them to forward your case to the consulate.

[@Dire459]

@@DarianLaw ok but how I can email the and what I have to say them can you help me please 🙏

[@user-bb8ci9ie3r]

They answer you or not

[@AliKhan-xx2mm]

Is service centre selected by petitioner or by USCIS in case of siblings outside US

[@DarianLaw]

The consulate will be determined by the sibling's residence. Service centers are usually determined by USCIS based on the address. You generally do not select the service center.

[@AliKhan-xx2mm]

@@DarianLaw thanks for the reply

[@mkazims]

Hi I have F4 case filed by my brother in 2009 and still awaiting.I am from Pakistan and need your advise

[@DarianLaw]

In approximately 1 year you can begin the process with the NVC to continue the immigration process. Have you received the NVC welcome letter with the case number yet?

[@VictorUbe-rg8jn]

We together bro 2009

[@VictorUbe-rg8jn]

Nigeria

[@lovejoe1293]

Sir where are you based in USA?

[@DarianLaw]

New York, but we handle cases nationwide.

[@bisratalemayehu775]

Half sisters can immigrat usa

[@NotTheFlag1]

Hey Darian. Im a us citizen filing from ca for my spouse overseas in Iran. I am prepared to sue them for the second time (1st time was Uscis) and now it will be nvc i want to sue for delay etc. can i call you with the specifics to see how much you’ll charge etc. i just need your contact info. Thanks in advance

[@DarianLaw]

I'm sorry you're going through this. Please feel free to call my office.

[@jmanuel625]

I personally believe this is senseless issue, the parent of a us citizen (considered immediately relative obviously is also over 21 years of age) why a son of a us citizen (blood of his blood) cannot be considered as immediately relative as well, despite his age. Totally unfair but that's the law