I130 to GC timeline

[bluntman]

Hello,

In this situation :

- Permanent resident sponsors his spouse via I130 to obtain a GC

- Spouse is living abroad ( while waiting for the Priority date to become current )

After the PD is current I understand that Consular processing needs to happen ( in our case, this will happen in Paris, France ). After Consular Processing is complete, the spouse can move to the US. Adjustment of Status ( AOS ) would not be necessary ( I think )

What is the approximate timeline from the time the Priority Date is current and the time the spouse can move to the US and obtain the GC ?

Thank you

[JoeF]

AOS is only possible while the person is in the US. CP indeed replaces AOS for a person who is abroad.

Once the PD is current and all paperwork for CP is is filed (see the National Visa Center website, http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1309.html for what is needed), it usually takes 2-4 months to schedule the interview and get the Immigrant Visa.

[pontevecchio]

6 months would be a ballpark figure.

[bluntman]

Thank you JoeF and pontevecchio for these timeline answers.

Finally, 2 more final questions :

- between the time the PD is current and the process CP is complete, can the spouse come to the US as a tourist ( under the visa waiver program ) for a few weeks ( up to 3 months ) ?

- Will I ( the sponsor ) need to come for the interview at the consulate ?

Thank you again

[pontevecchio]

1. nOT A GOOD IDEA. cANNOT YOU WAIT A FEW MONTHS?

2. no

[bluntman]

Thanks for the answer,

Yes sure, I can wait for a few months, just wanted to get an idea.