Now that I have filed my K visa petition, what happens next?

Your receipt notice contains an approximate length of time that it is taking the USCIS to process such petitions at the service center where it is filed. Prior to approval of the petition in the U.S., you can check the status of the petition on line.  After it is approved in the U.S., it is forwarded to the appropriate U.S. embassy for additional processing.  Consular processing requires the completion of additional forms that are submitted to the consulate abroad along with documents required to establish the relationship, adequate financial support for the beneficiary, and eligibility to enter the U.S.

Inquiries regarding consular processing should be directed to the appropriate consulate where the beneficiary will apply for a visa.  This process takes up to 4 months or longer. The US Department of State publishes wait times for the various consulates.