Frequently asked questions
When will I get my immigrant visa interview date?
Typically, the National Visa Center schedule appointments within three months after you all requested documents are accepted. Today, it is taking 1 to 2 years to get an interview date, due to recent backlogs and travel bans. Other factors include, incomplete documents, and technical issues.
What happens after Form I-130 is approved?
After you I-130 is approved, the USCIS will send the case to the National Visa Center for consular processing. NVC will then start collecting fees, forms and documents. If your relative is in the U.S, they will then filing Form I-485 Adjustment of Status application.
How long after visa interview will I get my visa?
Visa processing takes 21 days from the date on which the application is received by the embassy. If found eligible to recieve a visa, you should allow approximate 10-15 working days to your application to processed.
How to transfer my case to another embassy?
If you case is at the U.S embassy, contact the potential gaining U.S. embassy or consulate in writing to request a transfer of your case and include the reason for the transfer request. If your case is at the National Visa Center, contact them and request for a transfer.
My immigrant visa expired before I was able to travel to the United States. What should I do?
You should contact the Immigrant Visa Unit of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate that issued your visa. You do not need to file a new petition with USCIS, but you may need to submit a new application (DS-260) and pay another immigrant visa application processing fee.
My 2 Year Green Card is about to expire, should I remove the restrictions or file for citizenship?
You should remove the restriction first, before filing for U.S Citizenship. To be eligible for citizenship, you need to be at least 18 years of old and a legal resident for 5 years. If you are a spouse of a U.S citizenship, you can file with 3 years.