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How long does the parent green card process take?
Because the IR5 falls under the immediate relative category, there is no quota wait. Total timing depends on USCIS and NVC workload and case completeness, and may range from about one year on the faster side to two or more years on the longer side. Consular processing after I-130 approval typically adds several months. Keeping…
Because the IR5 falls under the immediate relative category, there is no quota wait. Total timing depends on USCIS and NVC workload and case completeness, and may range from about one year on the faster side to two or more years on the longer side. Consular processing after I-130 approval typically adds several months. Keeping your file complete and responding quickly to any requests for evidence shortens that window.
Processing Time Disclaimer: Processing times for I-130 petitions and consular cases vary based on USCIS service center workload, embassy backlogs, and case-specific factors. The timelines referenced on this page are general estimates and should not be taken as guarantees. For current processing time data, visit the USCIS processing times tool at egov.uscis.gov.
Answer by David Joseph Rozas
David Rozas is an experienced criminal and immigration lawyer and one of the founding partners of Rozas & Rozas Law Firm. He has been with the firm since 2004, joining his brother, Greg in practice. David concentrates his law practice on criminal defense and immigration.
