QUESTION
Does processing time start from the day an I-130 application is submitted and ends when a green card is received?
Asked on Jun 18th, 2013 on Immigration - California
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I am a female who does not live in the United States and trying to get married with my boyfriend in California who is a green card holder but not a citizen yet. Checking many websites and former questions listed here, "processing time is currently 2-3 years" etc. What do you mean by "processing time"? Is it from the day he submits I-130 and I get a green card to live in the United States?
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Yes, although now, for the month of August 2013, the priority date is current for spouse of green card holder category so if a petition is filed in August and you are in the U.S., you can actually submit the petition I-130 and your application for adjustment of status concurrently.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2013 at 10:07 PM
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When the I-130 is filed, that is when the priority date is set.
Answered on Jun 20th, 2013 at 11:46 AM
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Processing time is the period between the date on the I-130 receipt and the date when a visa number becomes available for approval of the I-130.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2013 at 8:01 PM
Yes, processing time means from the time I-130 is submitted to issuance of green card.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2013 at 2:34 PM