Posted by: Kancha Dai May 9, 2011
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The problem is getting the visa number. Probably you have already researched on this matter. But let me add some details. Once you apply for I-130, you will have to wait to get a visa number. Usually spouse and unmarried children of Permanent Residents (i.e. greencard holder) have a quota of 226,000 per year (not exactly sure but its close to that i guess). However, the number of petitions are far more than the quota available. This being the case, the waiting time is been longer than expected. According to the visa bulletin for May 2011, they are currently processing petitions for June 2007. That means the current processing time is almost 4 years. Once the visa number becomes available then only your application process for I-130 moves forward. The processing time for I-130 is around 4 months I guess. Please see the following link from the DHS. Hope it helps.
http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5424.html
The problem is getting the visa number. Probably you have already researched on this matter. But let me add some details. Once you apply for I-130, you will have to wait to get a visa number. Usually spouse and unmarried children of Permanent Residents (i.e. greencard holder) have a quota of 226,000 per year (not exactly sure but its close to that i guess). However, the number of petitions are far more than the quota available. This being the case, the waiting time is been longer than expected. According to the visa bulletin for May 2011, they are currently processing petitions for June 2007. That means the current processing time is almost 4 years. Once the visa number becomes available then only your application process for I-130 moves forward. The processing time for I-130 is around 4 months I guess. Please see the following link from the DHS. Hope it helps.
http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5424.html