Consular Processing Timeline Calculator accuracy and testing

Formula source

• Total timeline months = petition + NVC review + document collection + form preparation + interview queue + medical or police certificate time + administrative processing + extra buffer. Estimated completion date = start date plus total timeline months.

Test cases

Known limitations

• This calculator does not query case status, confirm documentarily qualified status, schedule interviews, determine visa eligibility, or account for every consulate closure or administrative check.

Assumptions

• All stage durations are user-entered and can be changed to match the post, category, or case scenario.
• Months are converted to dates using an average month length for planning purposes.
• This planning estimate runs locally in your browser from the values you enter. It is not legal advice, not an official government fee or timeline, and not a document or photo acceptance determination.

Unit handling

• Timeline Start Date accepts calendar dates.
• Petition Stage accepts values in mo.
• NVC / Document Review accepts values in mo.
• Document Collection accepts values in mo.
• Form Preparation accepts values in mo.
• Interview Queue accepts values in mo.
• Medical / Police Certificates accepts values in mo.
• Administrative Processing accepts values in mo.
• Extra Buffer accepts values in mo.

Rounding rules

• Number displays use up to 2 decimal places in the calculator UI.
• Input precision follows configured step values where provided.

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