How long does it take to get approval for brining my wife from Taiwan into US by filing I130?

Attorney answers (3)

1. 

   Carl ShustermanPro

   Los Angeles Immigration Attorney

   Contributor Level 20

   

   Visit website

   5

   Lawyers agree

   1

   Helpful vote

   Answered January 18, 2013 23:06. Usually this procedure takes between 6 months and 1 year. A K-3 may be a month or two faster.
   
   Please click the link below for additional information.
   
   ---------
   Carl Shusterman, Esq.
   Former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82)
   Board Certified Immigration Attorney (1986 - Present)
   Subscribe to our Free Immigration Newsletter
   600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1550
   Los Angeles, CA 90017
   (213) 394-4554 x0
   Web: www.shusterman.com (English)
   www.inmigracion-abogado.com (Spanish)

   (213) 394-4554 x0 Mr. Shusterman is a former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) with over 35 years of immigration... more(213) 394-4554 x0 Mr. Shusterman is a former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) with over 35 years of immigration experience. His response to your question is general in nature, as not all the facts are known to him. You should retain an attorney experienced in immigration law to review all the facts in your case in order to receive advice specific to your case. Mr. Shusterman's statement above does not create an attorney/client relationship. less

   • Green Cards Through Marriage

   • Mark as helpful
   • Flag
2. 

   Giacomo BeharPro

   San Diego Immigration Attorney

   Contributor Level 20

   

   EmailVisit website

   2

   Lawyers agree

   Answered January 19, 2013 01:16. Could take more than a year (easily). File the K-3 as soon as you get the I-130 receipt

   Behar Intl. Counsel 619.234.5962 Kindly be advised that the answer above is only general in nature cannot be... moreBehar Intl. Counsel 619.234.5962 Kindly be advised that the answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your responsibility to retain a lawyer to analyze the facts specific to your particular situation in order to give you specific advice. Specific answers will require cognizance of all pertinent facts about your case. Any answers offered on Avvo are of a general nature only, and are not meant to create an attorney-client relationship. less

   • Mark as helpful
   • Flag
3. 

   Venessa Masterson

   Lowell Immigration Attorney

   Contributor Level 4

   Answered January 22, 2013 17:06. I agree with my colleagues. The normal time frame is between 6 months and 1 year. But if there are any issues with documents submitted, it could very well be longer. Filing I-129F should not delay the I-130 because it is being processed separately. I-129 is meant to allow your spouse into the country while she is waiting for an approved I-130. You should not ignore the K-3 as it may allow your spouse into the country sooner than the I-130.

   • Mark as helpful
   • Flag