I130 Petition For Relative

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?CALIFORNIA

Greatings and thank you in advance


I am a LPR received through my son a US Citizen

On Sept 7 2004 I filed I 130 for my wife (french citizen and resident of France) to become LPR. We get married in 2003

On sept 10 2004 I received notice of action I 797C (receipt Notice for the 185 US dollars)

I am familiar with the process....but I need feedback on how long it generally take in REALITY to obtain a LPR for petitioned wife.

Officially USCIS mentioned 4-5 years.... Is it the regular waiting period? is there any way to accelarate the process?

Your contribution will be appreciated

notice of approval

on April 25 I have received Letter of Approval I 797 Notice of Action

file transfered to NVC

There is no way to accelerate the process and it will take about 4-6 years before your wife would be eligible to immigrate on the basis of this approved I-130. It is highly likely that you will be naturalized as a US citizen and convert the petition to an immediate relative petition before the visa priority date will be current for the current family-based preference category.