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Average processing time for an I-130 is at about 6 months so it would appear that your application is well within normal time frame. On the issue of how long it will take your spouse to get to the US, that would depend on whether he has any prior or current immigration issues that would create any delay in the overseas processing of his case. Unfortunately, there is not sufficient information in your inquiry to answer that question. Generally, the average processing time on a "clean" case without any issues is between 3-6 months.

Where an individual like you has received a green card through employment, you will generally have to wait five years to apply for US citizenship. You are allowed to submit the application 90 days prior to the five-year eligibility date.Due to the limitations of the

A C1/D visa presents the situation where the individual is in transit in the US (C-1) to join the ship (D). That does not appear to be your daughter's father's intent when he enters the US. As he has a B-1/B-2 visa, he can explain his situation to the immigration inspector at the airport when he arrives. I believe that he would be admissible under the B1/B2 visa for the purpose that you described.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.