Family Reunification Processing Time
How long does Family Reunification processing take? Real timelines from application to residence card, based on community reports.
Processing Time Summary
Median
26 days
Typical Range
14–60 days
Fastest
6 days
23 reports
23
Duration measures from appointment or approval to card received. The typical range is the 25th–75th percentile (middle 50% of reports).
By Processing Channel
In-Person
26 days
14–59 day range · 21 reports
Online
33 days
20–47 day range · 2 reports
Community Reports
Community Reports
+ Share your timelineShowing 66 records. Median: 26 days
| Type | Channel | Office | Days to Card | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | In-Person | 13 days | High | Xiaohongshu ↗ | |
| Renewal | In-Person | — | — | High | Reddit ↗ |
| Renewal | In-Person | — | Medium | Reddit ↗ | |
| Renewal | In-Person | — | — | Medium | Reddit ↗ |
| Renewal | Online | — | — | Medium | Reddit ↗ |
| Initial | In-Person | — | High | Reddit ↗ | |
| Initial | In-Person | — | Medium | Reddit ↗ | |
| Initial | — | — | Medium | Reddit ↗ | |
| Initial | In-Person | — | 452 days | High | Reddit ↗ |
| Initial | In-Person | — | 545 days | Medium | Reddit ↗ |
| Renewal | In-Person | — | High | Reddit ↗ | |
| Initial | In-Person | 6 days | High | Reddit ↗ | |
| Initial | In-Person | — | Medium | Reddit ↗ | |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Low | Reddit ↗ |
| Uncertain | In-Person | — | — | Medium | Reddit ↗ |
| Initial | In-Person | 17 days | High | Reddit ↗ | |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | Reddit ↗ |
| Renewal | Online | — | 6 days | Medium | Reddit ↗ |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | Reddit ↗ |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | Reddit ↗ |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | Reddit ↗ |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Low | Reddit ↗ |
| Initial | In-Person | — | 90 days | Medium | Reddit ↗ |
| Initial | In-Person | — | 90 days | Medium | Reddit ↗ |
| Initial | In-Person | — | 30 days | Medium | Reddit ↗ |
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Initial · In-Person545d
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Initial · In-Person6d
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Uncertain · In-Person
Initial · In-Person17d
Initial · In-Person
Renewal · Online6d
Initial · In-Person
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Initial · In-Person90d
Initial · In-Person90d
Initial · In-Person30d
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does family reunification processing take?
Based on 23 community reports, the median processing time is 26 days. Most applicants wait between 14 and 60 days.
Is this data reliable?
Our data comes from real community reports shared across online forums and submitted directly by users. Each report is assigned a confidence level (high, medium, or low) based on the specificity of dates provided. While not official AIMA data, it provides useful estimates based on actual experiences.
How can I speed up my application?
Based on community data, online portal submissions tend to be processed faster than in-person appointments. Ensure all documents are complete and correctly formatted to avoid delays. Check our comprehensive guide for more tips.
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