CR-1 Spouse Visa Timelines. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) releases processing times for both the K-1 fiancé(e) visa (Form I-129F) and CR-1 spousal visa (Form I-130) every quarter. The most recent USCIS data shows the K-1 visa takes 6.4 months, while the CR-1 visa takes 14.3 months.
You must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative unless they can be considered a derivative beneficiary. See the form instructions for more information. If you submit a petition for your spouse, you must also submit Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary.
No, the I-130 petition is not used for fiancé(e) visas. Instead, U.S. citizens can file a Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), to bring their fiancé(e) to the United States for the purpose of getting married.
The processing time for form I-130 is an average of 11 months, as of December 2024. The I-130 filing costs $625 for online filing and $675 for paper filing, as of December 2024.
Approximately 10 to 14 Months After Filing Most Form I-130 petitions for immediate relatives are approved within a 10 to 14 month time frame, but they can take longer in some cases.
θ Evidence of Shared Life : Documents which evidence the bona fides of your marriage Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources; or Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, the petitioner, ...
Typically, a K-1 fiancé(e) visa allows for quicker entry into the United States, whereas a marriage-based visa (also called a spouse visa) accelerates the green card process. In 2024, the processing time for a K-1 visa application (Form I-129F) is 4-7 and the processing time for a CR-1 spousal green card is 10.8.
If your main concern is getting your fiancé to the United States as quickly as possible, the K-1 visa is historically proven to be several weeks faster than the CR1 visa from the time of application to the time the visa is issued.
Green Card Sponsorship Income Summary The minimum income for a household of 2 to sponsor a family member or spouse is $25,550 as of August 2024. Minimum income requirements are lower for active duty military members. The general income requirement is 125% of the HHS Poverty Guidelines or 100% for active duty military.
An Adjustment of Status (I-485) application may be either filed concurrently with an I-140 or I-130 petition, or it can be filed after the petition has been approved.