About four months after marrying his U.S. citizen spouse, Mr. Z filed the I-130 and I-485 concurrently.

Because the petition was filed soon after the wedding, the bona fides of the marriage were likely to be a focus of review.

We laid out a complete timeline from how the couple met and dated to their marriage, organized the marriage certificate, proof of shared residence, and photos around the genuineness of the marriage, and provided targeted training before the interview.

About five and a half months from filing to approval (I-130 received 03/12/2026 · I-130 approved on the day of the interview 08/26/2026 · I-485 approved the next day 08/27/2026).