How long does it take to be processed by US Immigration?
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Good luck.\n\nMy I-130 took 2 years.\n\nI still haven't been able to afford the rest of the shit and i have been here since 2002...so you get my picture now\n\nCompassion in the government...I wish. How about accountability instead.\n\nIf you aren't in the US and are from a Waiver country just come on over, i filed my I-130 IN country.\n\nHope it helps.
5778
I assume you mean Canada and not California. If you are applying as a skilled worker, it will likely take at least 18 months.
335219
The average time for applying for Naturalization (N-400) may take 6 months to 2 years, depending mainly on where you have filed your application.
1019955
Check this link for processing times - it gets updated regularly:\n\nhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/times-int/menu-perm.html
1036532
Check the citizenship and immigration canada website for historical processing times for different visa posts, some posts are notoriously long (as in several years) to process an application from beginning to interview stage:\n\nhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/times-int/menu-perm.html\n\nYou have the right to ask about the status of your application ONLY after the processing time for your visa post has passed e.g. the post in Colombo takes 58 months to process 80% of applications... you may only inquire and they will only answer your inquiry if 58 months has passed.  Otherwise don't bother inquiring.  Check the link to see how long your particular visa post takes.
688059
It depends on a lot of factors.\n\nThere is a very strict procedure in obtaining citizenship through marriage.  First off a couple must file the appropriate paperwork with the INS prior to the marriage.  Once authorized there is usually a 90 day window to get married.  It can then take up to five years to be issued with a green card.  These last ten years.\n\nOnce the alien has a green card he/she can apply for citizenship.  It is easier to obtain citizenship the longer you remain the United States.\n\nIt is a complicated system and the best advice I can give is to seek out an immigration attorney and have a consultation.  There are so many loopholes and pitfalls in the system and a maze of paper work, forms, conflicting advice and fees.\n\nThe days are long gone when marrying an American made you a citizen.
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yes, a fiance visa is much faster to process than a spouse visa. all you need is to prove that you two have an existing relationship and show a picture of you together. then, file the K-1 visa. it will only take 3 to 6 months as long as you submitted all the required documents. I know coz' i came here in US as a fiancee, too.
831498
I guess it depends on where you are or which office you were interviewed in.  After the interview, I received my green card in less than two weeks.
500763
I don't remember how long it takes, but you will not get your residency at the time of the interview.  IIRC, it takes about one or two months after the interview for your residency permit to be processed.  You'll be fine.
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4 hours?  Come on, this wasn't even hard...\n\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=04f86138f898d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=4f719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
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after you've waited your time 5 or 3 years depending on if you are married or not to a resident or citizen- the wait depends on how fast your processing center moves. My friend is in the process and my husband is getting ready to apply, but she's been waiting since October and has her interview next month - filed with Nebraska.
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It depends, on several factors inlcuding which service center it filed, is there any RFE or any document missing etc.\nIn ideal case it geenrally takes 4-8+ weeks.\nIf you want any fater within 2 weeks) you can file under premium prossing with addtional 1000$ fee.\n\nthis will help :\nhttp://www.path2usa.com/immigration/h1bcorner/h1_7thyear_extension.htm
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If you have a sponsoring employer and your degree has been certified as equivalent to a US degree, the process can take as little as two or three months depending on where you live.  But you have to check whether there are still H1B visas available.  They  get used up quick.  The guy that said there must be interviews is wrong.  Check out this website for processing times. https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp.
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You have to wait 57 months after recieving your green card to apply for citizenship unless you are married to a us citizen in which case you would have to wait 33 months.
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If you have a valid basis to immigrate and file the appropriate application, and along with that application you file a separate form for work authorization, the regulations state CIS (formerly the INS), has 90 days to process it.  Some offices process the work permit the same day, others take more than the 90 days.  It all depends on the basis for your immigration in the first place, and how busy the office is.  \n\nIt is not OK to work while you are waiting for your work authorization.
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seawavblue is correct, it'll take 6-12 months minimum.\nIt's faster if you take a K-1 fiancee visa and marry in the US but it'll still take some time.\nIt's hard to get a time estimate since it depends very much on the consulate where you apply.\n\nI don't see how a lawyer could speed things up, the only thing he can do is make sure all paperwork is filled correctly, thus you avoid further delays if something is wrong.\n\nIf you read the paperwork carefully you should have no problem filling it out and it'll save you a lot of money !!!\n\nP.S. Lawyers are generally not even allowed to enter and represent a client in a us consulate
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see Processing Dates for Applications and Petitions on https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/ptimes.jsp