I am from Sierra Leone and recently applied for a U.S. fiancé(e) visa. We are trying to plan our next steps together and want to know how long it usually takes before we are scheduled for the visa interview. What should we realistically expect?

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Osahon Ibhadode · Accepted Answer

Fiancé(e) visa processing times vary, but interviews are typically scheduled several months after USCIS approves the petition.

Rashidat Balogun · Answer

After approval, the case is sent to the National Visa Center and then forwarded to the U.S. embassy handling Sierra Leone cases. This transfer and scheduling process can take a few additional months.

Aisulu Nurpeisova · Answer

Delays can happen due to background checks, embassy workload, or missing documents. You should regularly monitor your case status and ensure all required documents are ready. Planning with flexibility is important, as exact interview dates are hard to predict.

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