Should You Delay Filing Your Marriage-Based Green Card to Get a 10-Year Green Card?

1. Immigration Policy Can Change Suddenly In today’s climate, USCIS policies and reviewing standards are anything but stable. What’s acceptable today may face more scrutiny tomorrow. Delaying your filing now might mean facing a very different and potentially more difficult adjudication environment down the road. 2. You May Miss Out on Work Authorization—and Travel Flexibility If you are...

Processing Times for EAD and AP Filed with I-485 Package 2025

Update January 3, 2025 As of January 2025, we have observed a range of processing times for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP) applications filed concurrently with Form I-485. Below are some sample approvals from recent cases handled at the National Benefits Center (NBC). I-765 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Processing Times Filed 09/10/2024 → Approved...

Processing Times for EAD and AP Filed with I-485 Package

Update January 3, 2025 As of January 2025, we have observed a range of processing times for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP) applications filed concurrently with Form I-485. Below are some sample approvals from recent cases handled at the National Benefits Center (NBC). I-765 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Processing Times Filed 09/10/2024 → Approved...

I-485 EB Processing Time (FY 2024)

Here's a listing of sample I-485 EB processing times for cases approved in Fiscal Year 2024 (10/2023 to 09/2024). Sample Cases: Case 1: Filed on 01/02/2024, approved on 07/10/2024. No interview or RFE. Total processing time: 6 months. Case 2: Filed on 11/02/2020, approved on 06/26/2024. This case involved PD retrogression. RFE for medical was issued but no interview. Total processing time: 43...