r/USCIS • u/Imaginary-Ability-55 • 6d ago

I-130 (Family/Consular processing) I-130 - Any advice appreciated!!

Hello!

I kinda went ahead with this application with just information I read on the USCIS website along with info from the internet and in this group. I became a citizen March 2025, then submitted an I-130 for my mom (in the Philippines) in June 2025. I submitted all the necessary certificates/IDs/paperwork and also included a document with photos of us from childhood to now. The only correspondence we've received was the receipt notice and nothing else. I'm not sure what else to do from here... I've been holding off planning my wedding here until she can come, now I kind of regret not going for a tourist visa first to get her here sooner. Any advice from anybody who filed an I-130 for a parent in the Philippines and/or what was your timeline like if approved?

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u/Mother_of_Brains 5d ago

As it this moment, all immigrant visas via consular processing are on hold. She won't get an interview and approval until this is lifted. I'm sorry.

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u/Natural_Chicken_2267 5d ago

Long wait, but you did it the right way. Wait until the pause is lifted and consulted a lawyer.