The Immigrant and Fiancé Visa process begins when a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident files a petition on the foreign applicant’s behalf with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Therefore, if your inquiry relates to a pending petition, we recommend that you contact the USCIS Office where you filed your petition. The processing time of each Immigrant or Fiancé Visa varies depending upon each individual applicant’s situation and office where the petition was filed.