What is the current processing time for k1 visa?

It takes 5 – 7.5 months on average (as of October 2021) for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process Form I-129F (technically called the “Petition for Alien Fiancé”), and an additional 3-4 weeks to receive instructions from the National Visa Center (NVC) to continue the process.

How do I know my priority date is current?

You can find your priority date on the I-797 form mailed by USCIS approving your I-130 petition. Current: In the context of the visa bulletin, “current” means no backlog and no wait time for a green card. A particular priority date becomes “current” once it reaches the front of the line and a green card is available.

How can I speed up my K1 visa?

How to Speed K1 Fiance Visa Process Post USCIS

Prepare ahead of time before NOA2 to gather your financial and supporting documents for the embassy interview.
Call NVC to get your case number instead of waiting for the letter.
Pay Visa Application Fee.
Schedule embassy interview appointment.

How can I check I-140 approval date?

You can track your I-140 status by calling 1 (800) 375-5283. Make sure you have your case number ready!

What does priority date mean on I 797c?

Your I-797 might come with a priority date if you’re applying for a visa or green card. Your priority date is the date USCIS received your application. You’ll use this priority date when you look at the visa bulletin to see where you are in the queue.

What are the steps of obtaining a K1 visa?

File Form I-129F at your U.S.

Pay the I-129F fee.

Receive a Notice of Action.

Schedule a physical examination.

Schedule an interview at the U.S.

Pay the K1 visa fee.

Enter the United States and get married.

File for AOS to apply for employment authorization and conditional permanent residence.

Apply for a Social Security Number.

How long does K1 visa take to get approval?

The K1 visa timeline includes multiple stages during USCIS, NVC, and Consular processing. In total, the K1 visa process can take 9-11 months to complete. According to USCIS, backlogs have increased which means there are long delays for I-129F approvals.

Is there a way to expedite K1 visa?

Prepare and mail your K1 fiance visa petition or K3 spousal visa petition and wait for the receipt notice commonly referred to as the NOA1.

Fax the following items to the same Service Center you mailed your petition to.

Fax cover letter that includes your full name receipt number from your NOA1 and a return fax number.

NOA1

Your military orders.

Which visa is much faster K3 or CR1?

Due to recent U.S. Immigration (USCIS) changes in the K3 visa processing, the K3 visa is no longer significantly faster than the CR1 visa. The K3 visa may be obtained 1 to 2 months quicker than the CR1 visa. Consider applying for the CR1 Spouse visa over the K3 visa.