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7 hours ago, Pinkrlion said:

Everyone goes through AP after interview. It normally takes 2-4 weeks before it changes in CEAC to issued. 

Thank you for responding but that doesn't answer my question. 

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14 hours ago, Naul's girl said:

Thank you for responding but that doesn't answer my question. 

Actually that does also answer your question because the amount of time in AP determines the time from interview until visa in hand. And this is different for every case.. The fact that somebody else had theirs in hand 2 days later will not mean that this will be the case for you too.

After your interview, just keep checking your status and as soon as it says "Issued" you will know for sure that it will not take long anymore.

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Daphne I do understand they could put us in AP but not everyone is put into AP. So no that doesn't really answer the question. Most people here are looking for personal experiences. I got my answer from Jenny. Thank you for your response. 

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Usually within 10 days that's the normal time frame. Got mine in a week delivered at my job. 

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I am getting married in Jamaica in January to my fiance. We will then apply for the spousal visa.  My question is he already has a Jamaican passport so can he visit me here in the U.S while his visa paperwork is being processed since he already has a Jamaican passport?

 

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23 minutes ago, kelz1330 said:

I am getting married in Jamaica in January to my fiance. We will then apply for the spousal visa.  My question is he already has a Jamaican passport so can he visit me here in the U.S while his visa paperwork is being processed since he already has a Jamaican passport?

 

He will need a B2 visa to visit the US...

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22 minutes ago, kelz1330 said:

I am getting married in Jamaica in January to my fiance. We will then apply for the spousal visa.  My question is he already has a Jamaican passport so can he visit me here in the U.S while his visa paperwork is being processed since he already has a Jamaican passport?

 

He would also need a visa, either a visitors visa or a work visa. Does he have that? If not unfortunately he would not be able to visit you here. My husband has a b2 visitor visa but we never had him come after we started the process altough he could have. My lawyer said that he could visit with no issues up until the case went to NVC and at which point we would need to show proof that he would be returning to his country for the interview and that he still had strong ties, cause it would look like he was just coming here to adjust his status. He could apply for a visitors visa but I know they are hard to obtain. He would never want to mention he has a fiance in the US but he would also not want to lie if he is asked. Best of luck!

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12 minutes ago, Naul's girl said:

He would never want to mention he has a fiance in the US but he would also not want to lie if he is asked.

It would be his wife, not fiance........and there is no way to avoid revealing that.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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On 8/19/2019 at 4:59 PM, Naul's girl said:

Daphne I do understand they could put us in AP but not everyone is put into AP. So no that doesn't really answer the question. Most people here are looking for personal experiences. I got my answer from Jenny. Thank you for your response. 

That’s not true everyone goes through some form of AP whether it is short or long is the variable 

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