We filed for the i130 petition, received a notification by may 3, is there a way we can go to get my spouse here faster

[Yeonin 127]

23 hours ago, Lewismicheals said:

Greetings, 

We filed for the i30 petition and got a case received notice by may 3. A few folks say it takes 6 months for my spouse to get here. I just want to know is there a way my spouse can get here faster? The petition is in Potomac service center. And they still working on December 6 2016, I really miss my spouse and it's pretty frustrating.  pls advice. 

 

Thank you

my case was at Potomac my PD is January 31st and my case it as NVC since July 5th. I was approved within 140 days. So do not believe the charts, Potomac should be processing Feb at the moment.

[Lewismicheals 42]

49 minutes ago, Yeonin said:

my case was at Potomac my PD is January 31st and my case it as NVC since July 5th. I was approved within 140 days. So do not believe the charts, Potomac should be processing Feb at the moment.

Thank you very much that was much needed! !! I don't believe mine will be 1 year. Mine will be within 6 months. Cos that's my faith. I can't be away from my wife any longer.  And congrats on your approval 

[Lewismicheals 42]

20 hours ago, Penguin_ie said:

Spousal visa process takes 12-14 months from filing till interview.  There can also be AP (extra name/ security/ relationship checks) after that.

If someone reports 6 months, they either mean for I-130 approval (which is only the first part of a three stage process), or they filed DCF (directly with the embassy, only possible in some countries, and only if the US spouse lives abroad with the beneficiary)

 

Expedite is only granted in some very rare circumstances, such as military deployment of the US spouse, or extremely serious medical condition.  The best you can do is prepare well for the process, so you don't make any mistakes which cause RFE/ delays.  For example, as your pouse comes from a high fraud country, you will want to front load- ie send in as much relationship evidence at the beginning and the NVC stage as you can, so the consular officer reads it before the interview.  Also, visit as often and as long as you can, and show that at interview.

Hmm. Thank you very much.  Points taken

[Lewismicheals 42]

23 hours ago, Roel said:

There is nothing you can do. You might be lucky or not and wait around a year like thousands of others. Be patient. 

Thanks much

[Lewismicheals 42]

21 hours ago, p-ana said:

The 6 months most likely is the i130 approval. After that the case will go through Nvc, which will add a few more months then when finished there goes to the embassy and a few more months til finally visa in hand if approved.

 

if you think 6 months is too much, you're in it for disappointment 

 

learn from the beginning that nothing about immigration is fast and you need lots of patience or else you're going to lose your mind

Thanks soo much... points taken 

20 hours ago, Boiler said:

Odd when you think of the number of people on this forum and none of them have reported doing the process so quickly.

Pretty odd.

[Lewismicheals 42]

19 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

Long distance relationships are not easy, missing each other has to happen to most of us. Could you visit your spouse soon and then again when their interview is scheduled? Could they visit you?  

Thanks so much ... it really is not easy. Yes we intent to do visitations. GOD HELP US ALL

[Lewismicheals 42]

7 hours ago, Springrain22 said:

Some folks are completely wrong.

 

6 months is only to approve the petition (and only if there's all good and you will have no RFE sent to you). Add another 3-4 months for NVC processing. Add another month for the interview part. Also, considering that you're from Nigeria, you may also get stuck in administrative processing which may take weeks or months.

 

Seen thanks so much 

 

[Lewismicheals 42]

6 hours ago, Loray Thomas said:

Trust me when I say if we knew the way, all of our love ones will be here today..No speedy process..Just takes patience, perseverance, and prayers...

Very true

[Lewismicheals 42]

6 hours ago, Love To Teach said:

My husband and I applied 2 years ago in December and then got denied. I have visited 7 times. We have known each other 6.5 years. So consider yourself lucky if you get yours within 1 year. Good luck!

Am so sorry to hear. I hope you both will be together soon.  God bless

[Lewismicheals 42]

4 hours ago, NuestraUnion said:

Maybe those people you know who had there visas done in 6 months had it done in the 90's.

Lol

[Yeonin 127]

1 hour ago, Lewismicheals said:

Thank you very much that was much needed! !! I don't believe mine will be 1 year. Mine will be within 6 months. Cos that's my faith. I can't be away from my wife any longer.  And congrats on your approval 

Faith is half of what will keep you sane and hopeful during this immigration proces, it comes with great lessons and new found patience. Have a great day & thanks!

[Lewismicheals 42]

1 minute ago, Yeonin said:

Faith is half of what will keep you sane and hopeful during this immigration proces, it comes with great lessons and new found patience. Have a great day & thanks!

Thanks a million... most grateful