Tag: #processingtime
Naturalization Processing Updates
Update 10/26/2023 Regarding N-400 processing time, we’re seeing some encouraging improvements. Let’s delve into some recent samples: Despite these observed improvements in our samples, it’s important to note that the posted processing time frame on the USCIS website for both Baltimore and Seattle remains at 14.5 months. However, based on our recent observations, actual processing…
I-751 Processing updates
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: 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…
USCIS Will Offer Relief to Those Impacted by Delays at USCIS Lockbox
Update June 18, 2021 If you have experienced a delayed rejection of your immigration filing which you are unable to refile due to no longer being eligible for the immigration benefit requested, please pay attention to the current flexibilities offered by USCIS. These filing flexibilities are effective for 60 days from June 10, 2021, until…
USCIS Processing Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD
Update October 23, 2024 We have some new data on H-4 standalone applications (Form I-539) from both the California and Vermont Service Centers. Based on the latest case samples, the processing times range from 3 to 6.5 months. The median processing time is approximately 3.5 months. The fastest approval was 3 months, while the slowest…
USCIS is Responding Quickly to Service Request Inquiry
Update May 4, 2021 Since January of last year, we have seen an uptick in typos and errors on official notices. We’ve caught errors almost every month which suggests the trend will continue. Errors include name misspellings, wrong priority date, wrong DOB, missing A#, and wrong EB category (EB1 instead of EB2). We will create…
USCIS Receipt Delays and Its Impact on Employment Verification
As we have been posting recently, USCIS is experiencing record delays in issuing receipt notices of various applications. We just finally received all receipt notices in connection with I-485 employment based applications in October 2020 (a 4 month wait!). It does not seems like the situation is improving as we are continuing to receive various…
Fast H-1B Approval Without Premium
Update 11/21/2023 This is probably the fastest approval for a cap-subject H-1B this year in 8 days. Recent Case Highlight: Update 10/30/2023 As we reach the end of the H-1B cap filing season, processing time for cap H-1Bs remains fast. At this point in October, we’ve already received 90% approvals for both first and second-round…