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Form I-129F, Petition for Fiancé

How long does I-129F take?

Processing times vary by service center and month, so one printed number would not be accurate. USCIS publishes current times, and your free check includes the typical timeline for a case like yours.

Processing times

How to read it

Two things to know about the number

  1. USCIS publishes it, per office

    The official tool shows how long recent I-129F cases took at each service center — check it there. It is a look backward, not a promise.

  2. Complete filings move faster

    A Request for Evidence stops the clock while you answer it. Filing complete is the one thing in your control — and it is what the software checks.

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