Lorenzo .
Mar 17, 2026
U.S citizen married to a non-U.S citizen got case approved 530 days .
finally after 530 days I got case provide , what’s the next now !! I’m wandering about the next these days it’s really difficult ,I don’t know how long it will takes to get my wife visa !!any tips
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cruz famiMar 18, 2026
next you wait for green card in the mail for her ? what visa are you trying to get ?
Lorenzo .Mar 18, 2026
@cruz fami I’m trying to get her marriage visa!
cruz famiMar 19, 2026
is your wife in another country? are is she in the US with you I'm kinda not understanding that part.
also if she's in a banned country then another waiting period I guess ...since it hasn't been lift yet .
Lorenzo .Mar 19, 2026
@cruz fami I’m still in USA and my wife in Libya North Africa
cruz famiMar 20, 2026
if I'm guessing correct .I think you next step is to continue with nvc national visa center. .. nvc will send you a welcome letter with her case number .you have to use it for access to her account.
then from there you submit documents and pay the fees
do her medical in libya .
then schedule appointment to to get her visa to arrive in the US.....
cruz famiMar 20, 2026
did you receive the welcome letter yet ?
abdulkadir mMar 20, 2026
@Lorenzo after approval it my take 6 to 12 months but the problem is libya is one of totally banned countries
Lorenzo .4d
@cruz fami I just received welcome letter yesterday
Manifest Law3d
Congrats, that’s a big step, especially after such a long wait.
What happens next depends on where your spouse is:
If your spouse is inside the U.S. (adjustment of status):
The case moves toward final review of the I-485. This can take about 6 to 12 months, sometimes longer depending on the field office and whether an interview is required. The next step is usually an interview notice or direct approval.
If your spouse is outside the U.S. (consular processing):
The case goes to the National Visa Center (NVC). You’ll submit fees, the DS-260, and civil documents. Once everything is accepted, you become “documentarily qualified,” and then wait for an interview at the embassy. This stage is often 1 to 3 months at NVC, plus 1 to 4 months for interview scheduling, depending on the consulate.
If you can share where your spouse is, it’s easier to give a more precise timeline. Either way, you’re past one of the hardest parts, and the remaining steps are more structured from here.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask them in our next Lawfully office hours session!.
- Attorney Rami Lee
(All information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney - client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)
