The Greencard process
The Greencard process takes approximately 9-15 monthsI140 filing, receipt notification and approval |
90 days * |
I140 approval transfer to National Visa Center (NVC) |
149 days |
NVC sends Choice of Agent (COA)** form to Nurse |
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Nurse sends completed COA to Agent |
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NVC sends visa fee bills to Agent |
180 days |
Agent sends fee bills with fee to NVC |
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NVC sends Packet 3 to Agent |
255 days |
Nurse sends DS230 forms for nurse and dependants to Agent |
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Agent reviews Packet 3 and sends DS230 to NVC |
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NVC processes Packet 3 with DS230 |
330 days |
NVC sends case to consulate with notification to Agent |
344 days |
Agent informs nurse to contact consulate |
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Consulate sends Packet 4 to nurse |
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Nurse completes Police Clearance/Medical/Birth Certificate, etc.. and attends interview with dependants |
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Nurse collects visa for nurse and dependants |
365 days |
Nurse arrives in USA |
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* The number of days is cumulative and approximate. Processing times can vary depending on a variety of subjective factors including the nurse’s personal circumstances, immigration processing times, US immigration laws, backlogs and provision of information and documents.