Update on USCIS I-130 Petition Processing Times and Timelines
In this video, we will provide updates on I-130 petition processing times and timelines for family-category immigrant visa applications. We will be sharing the latest information directly from the USCIS official website, which includes the current processing priority dates and timelines.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 USCIS I-130 Petition Processing
00:51 Field Officer Service Center
01:12 Processing Time Methodology
01:35 California Service Center Processing Times
02:44 Nebraska Service Center Processing Times
03:23 Conclusion
FAQs:
Question: What is the USCIS?
Answer: The USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) is an agency of the U.S. government that is responsible for processing immigration and naturalization applications.
Question: What is an I-130 petition?
Answer: The I-130 petition is a form used to petition for an alien relative to come to the United States.
Question: What are the different types of I-130 petitions?
Answer: There are six types of I-130 petitions, which are: permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21 years old; U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 years old; U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 years old; permanent resident filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 years old; U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter; and U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister.
Question: How can I check the processing time for my I-130 petition?
Answer: You can check the processing time for your I-130 petition on the USCIS website by selecting your service center and the type of I-130 petition you filed.
Question: What is the Visa bulletin?
Answer: The Visa Bulletin is a monthly publication that lists available immigrant visas by priority date.
Question: How does the USCIS use the Visa bulletin?
Answer: The USCIS uses the Visa bulletin to determine the current visa categories and priority dates before processing an I-130 preference petition.
Question: What is the processing time for I-130 petitions at the California service center?
Answer: The processing time for I-130 petitions at the California service center varies depending on the type of petition. For example, the processing time for a permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21 years old is 25 months.
How often does the USCIS update its processing times?
The USCIS updates its processing times on a regular basis, but it is not specified how often they do so in the video.