On average, the processing time from the day the application was submitted is three months. Please refrain from making inquiries regarding the developement during this time. We will contact you once your visa application has been processed.
Total I-130 Processing Time After filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, the approval process can take anywhere from 10 to 13 months for immediate relatives and could take several years for family preference categories. This is an approximation. It may be shorter for some and longer for others.
What is the difference between Form I-485 and Form I-130? If you are helping a relative apply for a green card, Form I-485 (“Application for Adjustment of Status”) is the second step in the family-based green card process after submitting Form I-130 (“Petition for Alien Relative”).
Changes in Policy: In recent years, the USCIS has made efforts to reduce the processing time for I-130 petitions. This change means that in some cases, the I-130 can be as fast, if not faster, than the K-3 visa. Case-by-Case Basis: Each application is unique.
General requirements Filled online application form. Certificate of marriage. Copy of your spouse's German passport/identity card or certificate of naturalisation. Proof of basic knowledge of German (A1)
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.
Immigrant visa for a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen (IR1 or CR1) - An immigrant Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130 is required.
You cannot submit your visa application online. You must apply for a visa at the responsible German Embassy or Consulate General. To apply please bring the following documents with you: visa application form (please sign this form)