auntieginzy

Hi there, My daughter who is now an American citizen, married with kids has sponsored us to emigrate. She sent the I-130 off and results are due imminently. What happens next? Is it a quick process? Have looked to the USCIS site but there is so much information it's really confusing.
Help anyone?

redarmy990

im not sure about this. but i think ive read that there is a 6 year wait for this kind of pr status. but please dont quote me on this.

someone with more knowledge will come along to help you

Noorah101

For the parent of a USC, there is no backlog. A visa number is immediately available, so the process takes about 8 to 10 months total.

Auntie, please see our Wiki Guide to the "CR-1" visa (yours won't be CR-1, but it will be the same Immigrant Visa process).

Rene

auntieginzy

Many thanks - that's really helpful

Noorah101

The reason you can't find what happens next on the USCIS site, is because when the I-130 gets approved, USCIS' job is done, and the Department of State takes over.

See here for more info: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigra...info_1339.html

Rene

auntieginzy

thanks

Keith S

We made exactly the same move last year from Australia. It took ours 12 months but that may have been because of a delay in obtaining the Police clearance from Germany where we lived for a while in the 70's. Good luck.

auntieginzy

And were you sponsored by your son or daughter?

Keith S

By our daughter after she gained US citizenship.