I1 Visa Processing Time: Immediate Relatives Timeline

The I1 visa category is for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, including spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens age 21+. This category has no per-country limits and generally processes faster than family preference categories.

I1 Processing Timeline

• I-130 Petition: 6-12 months
• I-485 Adjustment: 10-18 months
• Total Timeline: 12-24 months

I1 Visa Advantages

Immediate relative visas have several benefits:

• No visa number waiting (current always)
• Faster processing than other family categories
• Immediate access to work authorization
• Can include derivative beneficiaries

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