What is Administrative Processing for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and how long does it take?
Administrative Processing usually refers to a legally mandated security check. The U.S. Department of State must do it for all applicants or beneficiaries over the age of 16. It is a routine process that is done automatically, and if it was performed more than a year ago, it may need to be updated. The process normally takes four to six weeks.
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