Spouse Application File For Visa In Dallas
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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.
Marriage to the U.S. citizen is the most common and fastest way of getting a green card for a foreign national. If a foreign national marries the U.S. citizen abroad, the foreign national becomes an immediate relative of the U.S. spouse regardless of the place where marriage took place.
Required Documentation Passport(s) valid for six months beyond the intended date of entry into the United States, unless longer validity is specifically requested by the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in your country. Affidavit of Support (I-864, I-864A, I-864 EZ, or I-864W, as appropriate) from the petitioner/U.S. sponsor.
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.
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.
Overall, Form I-130 processing time varies depending on the specific circumstances of the case. However, most Form I-130 petitions for immediate relatives are approved within a 10 to 14 month time frame, but they can take longer in some cases.
Texas Service Center Trends As of now, the average processing time for the I-130 at the Texas Service Center is about 14 months. However, this can change depending on the number of applications received. It's always good to check the latest processing times on the USCIS website.
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.
If you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, then as soon as you and your foreign-born spouse are married, you can file a Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
