Valerik99

I became an LPR 1.5 year ago. I have a fiance abroad. I tryed to
invite her to the US, but her visitor's visa has been denied.

I wonder, if I go to her country and marry her, can I then file I-130?
It looks that current processing time for I-130 at Vermont Center is 5
month. If I-130 is approved, will she be able to come to the US and in
what status?

scrubbedexpat099

Somewhat longer process than that, you can file now and upgrade your petition when you get Citizenship. Recommended to file now in case your Citizenship is delayed.

The actuall process is set out on the USCIS site and www.visajourney.com

Noorah101

As an LPR, your case won't have as high a priority as if would if you were a USC. You can file the I-130 and start the process, but I think you're looking at several years to process while you're still an LPR. Once you become a USC, the case takes a higher priority and will speed up.

Best Wishes,
Rene

Valerik99

I do not get... It's going to take THAT long??? I-130 process takes 5
month... So, I-130 approval will not allow her to come?

scrubbedexpat099

You are not a Citizen so you need to wait for a Visa number, Citizenship is usually quicker.

Voltes34

She needs an Immigrant Visa to be able to come. Even with an approved I-130,
if the visa is not available yet as per DOS Visa Bulletin, all she can do is
wait!

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Folinskyinla

Hi:

BTW, your processing time is off a tad. I just looked at the VSC processing times and they are now working on I-130's like the one you would be filing filed before October 22, 2005.

However, do note that the Depatment of State will be issuing immigrant visas during the month of May to persons in her category for whom the I-130 was filed BEFORE March 1, 2002 [other than Mexico which is June 15, 1999]. The Department of State has noted that there has been recent heavy demand for visas in those categories and the classification actually may go backwards. But what will happen in the future on visa number movement is speculation.

[Warning -- do NOT take the March 1, 2002 cutoff as "we have to wait four years" -- it can shorter or longer. It depends upon the number of people "in front" of you in the line and the status of their cases].

However, if you become a Citizen, the I-130 will be converted to "Immediate Relative" for which there is no numerical restriction -- the only delays will be those inherent in the paper chase.

Valerik99

Thanks to all of you!

It sounds like green card sucks...