How long does it take to get the approval for my husband's I130 application? 9 Answers as of January 16, 2012

Yes you will most likely be sent a request for additional evidence, and the photographs will be requested in that notice. It typically takes about 4-6 months for the USCIS to adjudicate the I-130 and then it goes to the NVC for the consular processing portion of the application. That can take an additional 3-5 months.

Normally about 5 months but if a Request for Evidence for the photos needs to be issued then it may be slightly longer. Call the 800# with your case number and see if they can give you a means to interfile the photos with a copy of your Receipt.

Time varies, depending on the specific circumstances of each case. Generally, approval of the I-130 petition you filed on behalf of your husband would take about 5 months; however, since you still need to submit photos (and perhaps other information), it might take a bit longer. Obtaining approval of the I-130 form is not the same as getting Legal Permanent Status (Green Card). Approval of your spouse's I-145 Application to Adjust Status, which you've probably also filed with the petition, may take 4 months, if all supporting documents are in order and no complications arise.

They will most likely ask for the pictures and other documents if it is missing. This can be approved within 6 months but it can be delayed if more items are requested.

It takes about 6 months and photos are requested later on.

You should have filed his papers for permanent residency at the same time. That process only takes about 90 days. If you filed only the I-130, then it could take about 6 to 12 months. This is the long way, however.

It typically takes 6-8 months for an I-130 based upon marriage to be approved. If you are missing information and/or documents needed to support the case, USCIS typically sends a request for evidence, which provides you an opportunity to submit the missing documents and supplement the record. However, at the very least, you should have received a filing receipt by now. If you have not received a filing receipt, you may want to contact USCIS.

You should have received a receipt with your case number. You can then track you application online at www.uscis.gov. Depending on where you live it can take up to 5 months.

If you filed everything on September 30, you should be scheduled for an interview within the next month or so. You can either update the applications with your photos by mail or bring the photos with you to the interview. Depending on your situation, it might be a good idea to retain an attorney to prepare you for the interview and attend it with you, as even the strongest case can often benefit from some preparation ahead of time.