The overall processing timeline for a marriage-based green card can vary depending on your specific situation, but here’s a general breakdown:
Total Processing Time:
- Current Average (as of April 2024): 9.3 months [Boundless]
Factors Affecting Timeline:
- Sponsoring Spouse’s Status:
- U.S. Citizen: Faster processing (typically 13.5-15 months)
- Green Card Holder: Slower processing (typically 29-40 months)
- Current Location of Beneficiary:
- Already in U.S.: May be eligible for concurrent processing (filing for adjustment of status alongside Form I-130) which can expedite the green card.
- Living Abroad: Requires consular processing abroad after USCIS approval.
Here are some resources for further details:
- USCIS processing times: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
- Marriage-based green card timeline by scenario: https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/adjustment-status-process-explained/
