About to File I-130

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Hi everyone, can someone shed some light on my case (to be)?

I am about to file an I-130 petition for my Canadian wife and 2 children (5&8 years old).

What is the approximate processing time? I am a LPR currently residing in the US.

I've heard horror stories about wait times, is there any way to expedite this process? I need help, advice and guidance.

Thank You,

Separated by The 49th

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The horror stories are true, but the wait times aren't as bad as they used to be. You may also want to look into "V-type non-immigrant visas" for bringing in your wife and kids without having to wait for CIS to approve your i-130 petition. Your kids come with the mother because they're < 21.

The sooner you file, the lesses the wait time. Good luck!

[SweetApple08 2]

Hi everyone, can someone shed some light on my case (to be)?

I am about to file an I-130 petition for my Canadian wife and 2 children (5&8 years old).

What is the approximate processing time? I am a LPR currently residing in the US.

I've heard horror stories about wait times, is there any way to expedite this process? I need help, advice and guidance.

Thank You,

Separated by The 49th

How long do you have until you apply and get US citizenship? Right now they are doing interviews for spouse/child of LPR who applied in March 2006. So waiting time is from 4-5 years.

The horror stories are true, but the wait times aren't as bad as they used to be. You may also want to look into "V-type non-immigrant visas" for bringing in your wife and kids without having to wait for CIS to approve your i-130 petition. Your kids come with the mother because they're < 21.

The sooner you file, the lesses the wait time. Good luck!

The V visa is not for him from USCIS website

Eligibility Criteria

If you are a permanent resident (green card holder), your spouse, child (unmarried and under 21), or the child of your spouse (your step-child) may be eligible for a V visa if:

You filed Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for your family member on or before December 21, 2000. This includes children (unmarried and under 21) listed on the petition.

The family member has been waiting at least 3 years since you filed the Form I-130.

The immigrant visa is not available on an approved Form I-130 petition OR the application to adjust status is pending OR the petition for an immigrant visa is pending.

[Separated 0]

How long do you have until you apply and get US citizenship? Right now they are doing interviews for spouse/child of LPR who applied in March 2006. So waiting time is from 4-5 years.

The V visa is not for him from USCIS website

Eligibility Criteria

If you are a permanent resident (green card holder), your spouse, child (unmarried and under 21), or the child of your spouse (your step-child) may be eligible for a V visa if:

You filed Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for your family member on or before December 21, 2000. This includes children (unmarried and under 21) listed on the petition.

The family member has been waiting at least 3 years since you filed the Form I-130.

The immigrant visa is not available on an approved Form I-130 petition OR the application to adjust status is pending OR the petition for an immigrant visa is pending.

Hi everyone, thanks for the replies, I have to wait 1.5 years to apply for citizenship.

Another question, can my children enter (fly) to the US with me for a vacation?

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