News affecting family petitions, marriage-based green cards, and consular processing for relatives.
The F2A category, for spouses and minor children of lawful permanent residents, is no longer current and has retrogressed for most countries. Families should file the I-130 petition as early as possible to lock in a priority date, and consult counsel about whether the Dates for Filing chart allows an earlier adjustment application.
Processing times for family petitions vary widely by category and service center. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens generally move fastest, while preference categories depend on the Visa Bulletin. Filing a complete, well-documented petition — with clear proof of the qualifying relationship — remains the best way to avoid requests for evidence that add months to a case.
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