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Every fact links to its official source. Fees and processing times change; confirm on the linked page before you file. Last checked Oct 18, 2026.
Every case is different. Before you file, especially if there's a prior visa denial, overstay, criminal record, previous marriage, or big age or income question, we strongly recommend speaking with a licensed U.S. immigration attorney. Many offer low-cost first consultations.
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Enter your I-129F filing date, then add your own estimate for each step. The steps are in the official order, from the USCIS petition through the Manila interview to marriage and the I-485. We don't prefill durations because no official source publishes a single K-1 timeline; the NVC timeframes page and the State Department IV scheduling tool both exclude K visas (see our wait-times guide).
These estimates are yours, not ours. The tool has no built-in durations. Look up each step on the official source linked under it, type in the number of days you expect, and the tool adds them up. Real cases vary and nothing here predicts your case.
| Step and official source | Your estimate | Estimated date |
|---|---|---|
| 1. USCIS processes the I-129F USCIS processing times (I-129F) | days | – |
| 2. NVC receives the approved petition and sends it to Manila State Dept K-1 page (NVC step) | days | – |
| 3. US Embassy Manila receives the case and sends instructions US Embassy Manila visas | days | – |
| 4. Medical exam at St. Luke's Extension Clinic SLEC (slec.ph) | days | – |
| 5. CFO Guidance and Counseling Program CFO GCP | days | – |
| 6. Visa interview in Manila US Embassy Manila visas | days | – |
| 7. Visa delivered (2GO courier) Embassy: After the Interview | days | – |
| 8. Entry to the US (K-1 valid up to 6 months from issuance) State Dept K-1 page | days | – |
| 9. Marriage (must be within 90 days of entry) USCIS K-1 adjustment page | days | – |
| 10. File I-485 and wait for USCIS USCIS processing times (I-485) | days | – |
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Every case is different. Before you file, especially if there's a prior visa denial, overstay, criminal record, previous marriage, or big age or income question, we strongly recommend speaking with a licensed U.S. immigration attorney. Many offer low-cost first consultations.
Find an immigration attorney (AILA)
Looking for free or low-cost help? See the DOJ list of pro bono legal service providers.
Mabuhay & Beyond has no referral or affiliate arrangement with any attorney, AILA, or the DOJ.
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