I-129F, Fiance(e) or spouse and/or dependent children, processing times

Update June 22, 2023 Some improvements in I-129F, K-1, petition processing time. 13 to 18 months. Update April 6, 2023 Here's sample I-485 which took 20 months to process. Filed in July of 2021!! The good thing is that generally, the interview will be waived. Update February 22, 2023 Took 16 months for USCIS to approve the I-129 K-1 petition. Then another 2 months to transfer to NVC. Now waiting...

Changing Consulate Interview Venue for LGBT Applicants

Oftentimes, LGBT beneficiaries of family-based (I-130) and fiance(e) visa petitions (I-129F) may want to change the visa interview location where the safety of the LGBT applicant may be at issue. The Department of State understands these concerns and has provided the following procedure for changing venue. File I-130 or I-129F petition and designate the consular post in the beneficiary's home...