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For immediate relatives, the general waiting period is between five and nine months. But keep in mind that the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) doesn't give a specific amount of time it will take. And there are always complicating factors that can slow down the process.

How long does the I-130 petition process take? For immediate relatives (spouse, unmarried child under 21 or parent) of a U.S. citizen living abroad, the wait times for Form I-130 are currently between 9-13 months. For those living in the U.S., the processing time is currently 12-22.

On average, you can expect to wait around 3-4 years to receive an I-130 petition approval as the unmarried son or daughter over age 21 of a U.S. citizen or green card holder. Once the I-130 petition is approved, adult sons and daughters must wait for an immigrant visa number to become available.

While the exact waiting time fluctuates from year to year, individuals applying under this category should expect to wait 9-10 years after first filing the initial petition to receive their visa.

After you've filled out Form I-130 and submitted it to the USCIS, all you can do is wait to hear back from them. If you've submitted everything correctly and accurately, the application will be approved. This usually takes somewhere between 2 to 5 years.

After filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, the approval process can take anywhere from 5 to 12 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.

130 processing timeframes for direct relatives of a U.S. citizen presently range from 15 to 20 months (as of June 7, 2021). Processing durations for family preference visas (for example, siblings) might range from 13.5 months to 20 or more years. The earlier you begin working on your 130 application, the better.

On average, you can expect to wait around 3-4 years to receive an I-130 petition approval as the unmarried son or daughter over age 21 of a U.S. citizen or green card holder. Once the I-130 petition is approved, adult sons and daughters must wait for an immigrant visa number to become available.

A green card holder can sponsor an unmarried child over 21 years of age. The Sponsored's children may also be included in the petition. The green card holder sponsor must provide the following documentation: Form I-130 - Completely filled, signed, and with its proper fee.

A U.S. citizen is able to sponsor his child over the age of 21 for a Family-based Green Card through Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.