How long it takes for a US citizen to bring his wife?, The Immigration Service takes about 6 months to make a decision on the petition. Your wife will have to wait approximately 2,5 years from the day you filed the I-130 before she can apply for an immigrant visa if you petition her as permanent resident. The wait would be much shorter if you became a US citizen.
How much is a petition for immigration?, Filing Fees for Form I-130 - The filing fee for the I-130 petition is currently (as of 2019) set at $535. If you are sp... more