An immigrant petition filed on your behalf means you will eventually get an immigrant visa and immigrate to the U.S., if you are eligible. However, immigration authorities may not issue non-immigrant visas while immigrant petitions are pending. …

There are no restrictions on travel just because you’ve submitted Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. You continue to be a permanent resident with the ability to travel abroad and reenter with a valid permanent resident card.

Yes. It may not seem logical, but you have to be very careful about travel if you marry an American or green card holder. If you are in F, J, or tourist status, you are expected to have a home abroad and the intent to return there.

Spouse Visa Processing Time Visa processing usually takes around 3-5 months. If you are a permanent resident, you must wait for a visa to become available for your spouse, based on their priority date. This can vary depending on the spouse’s home country, but the typical time is around 24 months.

What is the processing time for UK spouse visa? Standard processing time of a spouse visa entry clearance application is three months. More complex applications can take up to six months. The processing time can be expedited by paying an additional fee.

It costs £1033 to apply to extend your spouse visa. Other costs will also apply, such as the Immigration Health Surcharge and the fee to submit your biometric information.

How much does the NHS Surcharge cost? The Immigration Health Surcharge costs £624 per year for each applicant. This means that for a standard Spouse Visa, the applicant would have to pay £1,872 to cover the cost of three years in the UK.