QUESTION
How many years does I-130 F4 category take to process?
Asked on Jun 22nd, 2014 on Immigration - Georgia
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My case filed date is August 15, 2005. My case have arisen in NVC. I'ts been almost 9 years and I don't have any sign. Help please.
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Here is a link to the current visa bulletin issued by the U.S. department of state: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/law-and-policy/bulletin/2014/visa-bulletin-for-june-2014.html. It shows that for nationals of most countries visas are currently available in the family-based fourth preference (F4) category if they have priority dates of December, 2001 or earlier. Note, however, that someone with a priority date of August 15, 2005 should not conclude that a visa will be available in only about four more years, since the dates that visas will become current often progress and retrogress significantly. F4 is rarely a desirable category because of the very substantial backlog for visas, and for this reason it often is wise to consult with an immigration attorney to explore whether there may be other available eligibilities and options.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:00 PM
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Probably another couple of years.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:00 PM
Adebola O. Asekun
A form I-130 petition in the F4 category [brother/sister of a US citizen] takes about 12 years to become current. By way of comparison, petitions in that category that are now current were filed sometime in Dec 2001. If your petition has an Aug 2005 priority date, then, it is likely you have another 4 years or more before your visa becomes current. You must continue to track the progress of your case. Notify CIS immediately of any change of address
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:00 PM
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The wait time in F4 category now is 12.5 years. Except for citizens of Mexico and Philippines (17.5 years and 23.5 years, respectively.) You cannot expect any news on your case until your wait time is over.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:00 PM
Yes, it is currently taking about 10-12 years for a sibling of a US citizen petition to become current so that the person can get an immigrant visa at the US Consulate/Embassy abroad. You can check the monthly visa bulletin, published by the US Dept of State to see what the current date they are processing is.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:00 PM