Green Card Processing Time After Marriage Statistics

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"USCIS has a 120-day goal for scheduling an interview after the USCIS officer receives your complete application."

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"Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) associated with Form I-485 can be processed within 3-4 months."

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"Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document) processing time can range from 3 to 5 months."

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"The biometrics appointment typically occurs about 5-8 weeks after filing Form I-485."

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"USCIS Premium Processing is not available for marriage-based green card petitions."

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"The National Visa Center (NVC) might take 1-3 months for processing after getting USCIS approval."

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"Military family members may experience expedited processing under certain conditions."

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"Request for Evidence (RFE) can add 2 to 4 months to the processing time."

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"An estimated 25% of the applications are subject to RFEs or additional delays."

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"USCIS service centers with heavier caseloads might contribute to longer processing times."

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"The initial step, Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), typically takes 7-15 months to process."

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"Processing times can vary depending on whether the spouse is inside or outside the U.S."

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"In 2022, the longest processing times were reported at the Vermont Service Center."

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"Processing times can be affected by the applicant's country of origin."

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"Conditional Green Cards valid for 2 years are issued if the marriage is less than 2 years old."

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"Consular processing is often quicker, generally taking 8-12 months."

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"Interview waivers are rare but can slightly shorten processing times."

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"The average processing time for a marriage-based green card can range from 10 to 13 months."