I-751 Processing updates

Posted on by Jay Wu

Update 09/23/2024

Fresh update: Filed on 11/23/2022 and approved on 09/13/2024. This case took approximately 21 months to process, and no RFE was issued.

Trends and Observations:

  • Processing Times Holding Steady: We are still seeing consistent processing times around 20 to 21 months for recent I-751 petition approvals. This marks a continued decrease from the peak of 30 to 31 months noted in previous years.
  • No RFE/Interviews: Similar to earlier updates, this case was approved without an RFE or interview, indicating that the trend of quicker approvals without additional requests remains strong.

Update 09/17/2024

Here’s a latest sample case: Filed on 11/17/2022, approved on 08/16/2024. This case took approximately 21 months to process, and no RFE was issued. Overall processing time is hovering at 20 months after hitting a high of 31 months.

Update 08/02/2024

Here are some updated sample processing times for I-751 petitions:

  • Sample Case 1: Filed on 09/20/2022, approved on 06/30/2024. This case took approximately 21 months to process, with no RFEs issued.
  • Sample Case 2: Filed on 11/10/2022, approved on 07/23/2024. This case was processed in about 20 months, also with no RFEs issued.

Trends and Observations:

  • Decreasing Processing Times: Compared to our previous update, there is a noticeable improvement in processing times. Cases are now being processed in approximately 20 to 21 months, a significant reduction from the 30 to 31 months observed earlier.
  • No Interviews/RFE: Similar to previous trends, these recent cases were approved without any Requests for Evidence (RFE) or interviews.

Update 05/01/2024

Here are some sample processing times.

  • Vermont Service Center:
    • Filed on 03/03/2022, approved on 04/08/2024. This case took approximately 25 months to process.
  • Texas Service Center:
    • Filed on 09/17/2021, approved on 03/19/2024. This petition took about 30 months to process.
    • Filed on 09/02/2021, approved on 03/12/2024. This case was processed in about 30 months.
    • Filed on 02/16/2021, approved on 09/12/2023. This approval came in roughly 31 months.
  • Increasing Processing Times: There is a noticeable trend towards longer processing times. While previously some cases were completed within about 24 to 28 months, recent data indicates a shift towards 30 to 31 months for many cases.
  • No Interviews/RFE: Despite the longer wait, almost all were approved without RFE or interview.

Update 05/18/2023

Here’s a sample I-751 approval without Interview. Total processing time is about 28 months.

Update Post 08/25/2022

Sample I-751 approval that took 2 years to process.

Update Post 09/17/2021

We received an I-751 approval on 09/04/2021. Interview was waived.

Filed on 12/06/2019

Approved on 09/04/2021

Update Post 08/20/2021

We received an I-751 approval on 08/17/2021. The interview also took place on 08/17/2021.

Filed on 05/31/2019

Approved on 08/17/2021

Original Post 06/29/2021

Regarding ACS biometrics notices, we recently received one for a I-751 that was filed in July 2020.

I-751 processing continues to experience extended delays although there have been some improvements. We just received approval for a case filed on 10/30/2019. The interview was waived. The total processing time is about 20 months.

Compared to two months ago, we received approval of a case filed in February 2019. Total processing time was about 2 years and 2 months. Petitioners in this case were required to attend an interview.