F1-F4 Family Preference Visa
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Publication date: 31.07.2025
Recently, our team was asked a question: “I'm living in Dallas and want to petition for my unmarried son under the F1 category. How long will it take?”
We wanna share the answer from our specialists:
24.07.2025 23:25:20 The F1 category is for unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age and older) of U.S. citizens. The processing time for this category can vary significantly due to annual numerical limits on visas and high demand. As of the latest updates, the waiting period for an F1 visa can often be several years, sometimes even over a decade. The U.S. Department of State's Visa Bulletin provides monthly updates on which priority dates are currently being processed, so you would need to check the bulletin regularly to get an idea of how long it might take for your son's petition to become current. Keep in mind that the process involves two main steps: first, filing Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which itself can take several months or longer to process; second, once approved, waiting for a visa number to become available according to the priority date assigned when you filed the petition. For precise timelines and advice tailored to your specific situation, consulting with an immigration attorney or expert would be beneficial.
24.07.2025 23:45:31 The F1 visa category (unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens) is subject to annual quotas and long waiting periods. Currently, the process can take around 7–10 years, depending on the applicant’s country of origin and the Visa Bulletin’s priority dates. After you file Form I-130, your son will need to wait until his priority date becomes current before moving forward with consular processing or adjustment of status.
24.07.2025 23:57:46 For the F1 category, waiting times are quite long due to visa backlogs, often 7 to 10 years or more, based on the country of chargeability. Once you submit Form I-130 for your unmarried son, his priority date will determine when he can continue the process. Checking the Visa Bulletin each month is key to tracking progress and understanding when his visa number will be available.
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