How long is it taking for CR-1?

[LonestarCanuck 0]

I sent my husband's I-130 on March 1, it was received March 2 by USCIS (I know from UPS email). When will they cash the check and when will I receive NOA1? It seems like people are saying that the process is taking a long time...longer than usual. 

Everywhere I've looked it has said that the process for immediate relatives takes around 5 months, but according to a lot of people here on VJ it's been taking 10 months or longer. Is the 10 months or longer meaning that it's taking that long to even get an interview scheduled, or is that the total time?

I'm also living in Canada, as a US citizen, so I need to know what the timeline looks like in case I need to get another visa to stay here until my husband's application gets approved. 

Our second wedding anniversary is October 4, 2017. So, it may not be too bad to have to wait, because then he will be eligible for the 10 year; but I was hoping to start classes again in August in the US. I guess I may have to apply for the spring semester and forget about going back in August... 

Edited March 7, 2017 by brownsabine10

[Georgia16 2,858]

it's about a year for a spousal visa the good news is that you will enter after your 2 anniversary so you will get the 10 year green card

 

 

Allow 30 days for the NOA1 

Edited March 7, 2017 by Georgia16

[Boiler 46,661]

Canada are pretty strict on a US Domicile, takes about a year.

[LonestarCanuck 0]

Just now, Boiler said:

Canada are pretty strict on a US Domicile, takes about a year.

I'm not worried about the US domicile portion, as I have established address, cell phone, bank account, etc...

Just was hoping to get there faster than a year.

[Boiler 46,661]

Maybe a little bit less, difficult to tell.