2019 spousal visa tine frame

[Elsalove2016 34]

Hello I was wondering how long it’s taking to file a spousal visa and also the price for the application . Thanks 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

8 minutes ago, Elsalove2016 said:

Hello I was wondering how long it’s taking to file a spousal visa and also the price for the application . Thanks 

The timeline for a spouse visa is 12-18 months.

[kris&me 572]

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Government Fees	Variable Costs
Everyone pays these.	Varies based on your situation.
USCIS Filing Fee: $535	Travel Costs
NVC Fee: $445	Medical Exam (Varies by country.)
USCIS Immigrant Fee: $220
Total Government fees: $1,200

 

[Elsalove2016 34]

24 minutes ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

The timeline for a spouse visa is 12-18 months.

Does the time frame depend on the country the beneficiary is from and also if you get he assistance of an attorney ? 

[Apple Bee 272]

4 minutes ago, Elsalove2016 said:

Does the time frame depend on the country the beneficiary is from and also if you get he assistance of an attorney ? 

Yes and yes. However a lawyer does not speed up the process at all and there have been many instances where lawyers have actually held up the process by making mistakes or giving their client inaccurate info about the immigration process. 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

13 minutes ago, Elsalove2016 said:

Does the time frame depend on the country the beneficiary is from and also if you get he assistance of an attorney ? 

Yes, it depends on the country. No, a lawyer will not speed up anything in fact I have seen where lawyers have slowed things down even got some petitions denied due to bad advice or missing documents.

[JFH 12,190]

I’m guessing this has something to do with the waiver. Did you officially abandon the K-1? If he needs a waiver you can add another 18 months or so to the time scales you have been given. 

[carmel34 3,633]

If you have a waiver application pending for a K-1, I would suggest waiting to see how that process goes first, maybe try an expedite for the waiver to speed it up a little.  He will still need a waiver if you abandon the I-129F and start an I-130, so that route could take 2 or 3 years.  Plus you'll need more visits to see him to show a bona fide marriage.  Can you move to live with him while you wait?  Some have been successful with an expedite for a waiver based on the petitioner's financial and emotional hardship.  Good luck!  I hope you are able to live together soon.

Edited May 23, 2019 by carmel34

[Elsalove2016 34]

On 5/23/2019 at 11:58 AM, carmel34 said:

If you have a waiver application pending for a K-1, I would suggest waiting to see how that process goes first, maybe try an expedite for the waiver to speed it up a little.  He will still need a waiver if you abandon the I-129F and start an I-130, so that route could take 2 or 3 years.  Plus you'll need more visits to see him to show a bona fide marriage.  Can you move to live with him while you wait?  Some have been successful with an expedite for a waiver based on the petitioner's financial and emotional hardship.  Good luck!  I hope you are able to live together soon.

That’s fine , I think it would be a better route . Will they give me the option for another waiver you think ?