average time to process i-130
Katherine Mulvany-Chance, Esq. | Katherine Mulvany-Chance. The average processing time for an I-130 is 5 months for a decision-approval or denial. Of course, if it is a case they think needs more review, they can take much longer.I had a case recently take 9 months before they got their approval.t takes approximately 6 to 8 months to approve an I-130. This is an average. Processing can be shorter or longer. A lot depends upon the facts of a particular case such as whether all the necessary initial evidence was filed, prior marriages, etc.