National Visa Center (NVC) processing time could take anywhere from 3 weeks to several months. Consular interview is typically scheduled within 3 months after the NVC processing time is complete. Form I-485 (if currently in the USA) processing time is currently estimated at anywhere from 10 to 24 months.
You must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative unless they can be considered a derivative beneficiary. See the form instructions for more information. If you submit a petition for your spouse, you must also submit Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary.
Requirements for the Petitioner (Sponsorship Requirements) The sponsor must be lawfully married to the beneficiary. The sponsor must pledge to support their spouse. The sponsor must have the means to support their spouse. The sponsor must be domiciled in the United States.
You must bring the original documents with you to your visa interview. Passport. Photographs. Appointment Letter and Courier Confirmation Page. Birth Certificate. Adoption Certificate (if applicable) ... Marriage Certificate (if applicable) ... Divorce Decree or Death Certificate (if applicable)
Immigrant visa for a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen (IR1 or CR1) - An immigrant Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130 is required.
Documents for the Sponsor Passport (original and copy) Emirates ID. Visa application form. Marriage certificate (translated to Arabic and attested) Tenancy contract of the accommodation. Employment contract copy. Salary certificate.
You'll need to provide: all your names. your date of birth. your current passport or other valid travel ID. copies of the photo page and any visa or entry stamps in your previous passports. your eVisa (online proof of your immigration status) or a copy of your biometric residence permit (BRP) if you have either of them.
Below are the key steps involved: Meet all of the requirements. Marriage to a U.S. citizen: The applicant must be legally married to a U.S. citizen spouse who is over the age of 18. File the Petition (Form I-130) ... USCIS Processing. National Visa Center (NVC) Processing. Medical Examination. Consular Interview.
The First Step Toward an Immigrant Visa: Filing the Petition The first step is to file a Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130, with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for your spouse (husband or wife) to immigrate to the United States.