The federal organization in charge of monitoring authorized immigration to the US is called USCIS. We are a team of 19,000 contractors and government workers located in more than 200 offices throughout the world.
USCIS preserves the promise of America as a land of opportunity and welcome by treating everyone we serve with justice, integrity, and respect.
Time to obtain consent
Filing early. The approval procedure after submitting Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, may take up to five years for family preference categories and up to twelve months for direct relatives. This is a rough estimate. Depending on the person, it could be shorter or longer.
Your permanent resident card may arrive up to 90 days after the day you entered the country. Using your immigrant visa, you came to the United States. You paid the price for the immigrant visa AFTER entering. Your permanent resident card may arrive up to 90 days after the day you made your payment.