Hamza Hussain
Feb 6, 2026
upgrade F2A to Ir1
My spouse has filed N-400, and expected to receive citizenship certificate around March.
I’m confused whether I should upgrade F2A to IR1 after my spouse becomes a U.S. citizen or just wait for the normal I-130 approval.
The reason I’m hesitant I’ve seen many people who requested F2A to IR1 upgrade
Their upgrade requests have been pending for 6–7 months
No approval, no movement, no meaningful update so far
So my question to experienced members In a consular case like mine, is upgrading really beneficial, or does it actually slow things down? Is it better to wait until I-130 is close to approval before requesting upgrade, or not upgrade at all?
#f2a
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 1090 days
Case
2023-04-29
Today
I-130
1090 Days
California Service Center: I-130
Timeline Map
2023-04-29
I-130
Submission to USCIS
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K WFeb 6, 2026
Upgrade asap…it’s way worthy it!!
Disha PatelFeb 6, 2026
still waiting . upgrade on May 18 rfe sep 25 response RFE received oct 7 still waiting.
Tim Tim jones Feb 6, 2026
upgrade still
waiting too I upgraded June 13,2025 got RFE October response November and nth
Trust in GodFeb 6, 2026
definitely upgrade. We were approved after 30ish days.
F2a has an annual cap. Ir1 doesn't.
Hamza HussainFeb 6, 2026
@Disha Patel RFE me kia cheez required thi ?
Bali jeeFeb 7, 2026
8 months still waiting 😁😁
