Realistic timeline post I-130 approval nowadays

[RamonGomez 271]

My stepdaughter's I130 was approved on May 8 and sent to NVC. What's a realistic timeline from here to expect the CR1 interview? There are a couple steps at NVC which require  various amounts of time. Assuming things go smoothly at both NVC (eg no document holdups) and assuming the consulate isn't super backlogged, what would be a reasonable guess for the interview? From what I can tell, Aug-Sept would be likely but there's something I could be missing. I understand there's a lot of variability but I'm just looking for a ballpark estimate more than anything. Thanks!

Edited May 18, 2019 by RamonGomez

[VNN 147]

Estimated to be around 3 months is reasonable.

 

3 weeks for doc review

4 weeks for interview date

4 weeks for actual interview

 

It was a little over 1 month for my wife from the date we submitted all required docs to receive her approved visa. So if your stepdaughter gets lucky, thing can be really fast.

 

 

[RamonGomez 271]

1 minute ago, VNN said:

Estimated to be around 3 months is reasonable.

 

3 weeks for doc review

4 weeks for interview date

4 weeks for actual interview

 

It was a little over 1 month for my wife from the date we submitted all required docs to receive her approved visa. So if your stepdaughter gets lucky, thing can be really fast.

 

 

Thanks. And I assume this is from when NVC receives the case? My understanding is there's another 30-60 day wait from the time the petition leaves USCIS to when things get rolling at NVC.

[Crazy Cat 41,846]

6 minutes ago, RamonGomez said:

Thanks. And I assume this is from when NVC receives the case? My understanding is there's another 30-60 day wait from the time the petition leaves USCIS to when things get rolling at NVC.

Consulate and country dependent.  Since you have not filled in your timeline, no one can answer your question.....

[VNN 147]

13 minutes ago, RamonGomez said:

Thanks. And I assume this is from when NVC receives the case? My understanding is there's another 30-60 day wait from the time the petition leaves USCIS to when things get rolling at NVC.

Generally, there can be 3-8 weeks to receive NVC Case and Invoice # after an approved petition sent from USCIS.

 

All are just estimated, your stepdaughter and her husband just need to do they are required to do.

 

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,846]

23 minutes ago, RamonGomez said:

Thanks. And I assume this is from when NVC receives the case? My understanding is there's another 30-60 day wait from the time the petition leaves USCIS to when things get rolling at NVC.