Processing Times and Case Status

[CB82 0]

Thought this was interesting. 2.5 million applications of all kinds received in July and August.

Word of the year 'PATIENCE'. It's just a shame I suck at being patient.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

Processing Times and Case Status

Applications are processed in the order they are received by application type. The average processing times for all applications are posted on our website. Processing times are an estimate of how long it will take to complete your case. Each case is different; so some cases may take longer than others. You can use your receipt to check your case status on Case Status Online (See the "Related Links" section of this page). Please be advised that we will only research your case if it is beyond our posted processing times (You can also find a link to processing times in the Related Links section).

The processing times are for applications that have been just completed. If you have just filed your application, these timeframes may not reflect how long your application will take to be completed. We encourage you to check processing times before inquiring about your case. The processing times are updated monthly.

USCIS has received a significant increase in the number of applications filed. In July and August, nearly 2.5 million applications and petitions of all types were received. This compares to 1.2 million applications and petitions received in the same time period last year. This fiscal year, we received 1.4 million applications for naturalization; nearly double the volume we received the year before. The agency is working to improve processes and focus increased resources, including hiring approximately 1,500 new employees, to address this workload.

As a result, average processing times for certain application types may become longer. In particular, naturalization applications filed after June 1, 2007 may take approximately 16 - 18 months to process.

When your application is received by a USCIS Service Center or the National Benefits Center, we will mail you a receipt notice. The receipt notice will have all of the important information you need about your case. With your receipt number you can check the status of your case on our website and also register on our website for automatic case status updates as we process your case.

For more information about when and how to contact us, whether your case is outside our processing time, or if there are other issues, please see our customer guide Case Services - How Do I... know what kind of services are available to me after I file my application or petition? also available in the Related Links section of this page.

[David-and-Mae 15]

Thought this was interesting. 2.5 million applications of all kinds received in July and August.

Word of the year 'PATIENCE'. It's just a shame I suck at being patient.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

Processing Times and Case Status

Applications are processed in the order they are received by application type. The average processing times for all applications are posted on our website. Processing times are an estimate of how long it will take to complete your case. Each case is different; so some cases may take longer than others. You can use your receipt to check your case status on Case Status Online (See the "Related Links" section of this page). Please be advised that we will only research your case if it is beyond our posted processing times (You can also find a link to processing times in the Related Links section).

The processing times are for applications that have been just completed. If you have just filed your application, these timeframes may not reflect how long your application will take to be completed. We encourage you to check processing times before inquiring about your case. The processing times are updated monthly.

USCIS has received a significant increase in the number of applications filed. In July and August, nearly 2.5 million applications and petitions of all types were received. This compares to 1.2 million applications and petitions received in the same time period last year. This fiscal year, we received 1.4 million applications for naturalization; nearly double the volume we received the year before. The agency is working to improve processes and focus increased resources, including hiring approximately 1,500 new employees, to address this workload.

As a result, average processing times for certain application types may become longer. In particular, naturalization applications filed after June 1, 2007 may take approximately 16 - 18 months to process.

When your application is received by a USCIS Service Center or the National Benefits Center, we will mail you a receipt notice. The receipt notice will have all of the important information you need about your case. With your receipt number you can check the status of your case on our website and also register on our website for automatic case status updates as we process your case.

For more information about when and how to contact us, whether your case is outside our processing time, or if there are other issues, please see our customer guide Case Services - How Do I... know what kind of services are available to me after I file my application or petition? also available in the Related Links section of this page.

They shouldn't be surprised since they increased the filing fee outrageously on that time of the year...

Edited November 28, 2007 by David-Mae Forever

[zqt3344 21]

Thought this was interesting. 2.5 million applications of all kinds received in July and August.

Word of the year 'PATIENCE'. It's just a shame I suck at being patient.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

Processing Times and Case Status

Applications are processed in the order they are received by application type. The average processing times for all applications are posted on our website. Processing times are an estimate of how long it will take to complete your case. Each case is different; so some cases may take longer than others. You can use your receipt to check your case status on Case Status Online (See the "Related Links" section of this page). Please be advised that we will only research your case if it is beyond our posted processing times (You can also find a link to processing times in the Related Links section).

The processing times are for applications that have been just completed. If you have just filed your application, these timeframes may not reflect how long your application will take to be completed. We encourage you to check processing times before inquiring about your case. The processing times are updated monthly.

USCIS has received a significant increase in the number of applications filed. In July and August, nearly 2.5 million applications and petitions of all types were received. This compares to 1.2 million applications and petitions received in the same time period last year. This fiscal year, we received 1.4 million applications for naturalization; nearly double the volume we received the year before. The agency is working to improve processes and focus increased resources, including hiring approximately 1,500 new employees, to address this workload.

As a result, average processing times for certain application types may become longer. In particular, naturalization applications filed after June 1, 2007 may take approximately 16 - 18 months to process.

When your application is received by a USCIS Service Center or the National Benefits Center, we will mail you a receipt notice. The receipt notice will have all of the important information you need about your case. With your receipt number you can check the status of your case on our website and also register on our website for automatic case status updates as we process your case.

For more information about when and how to contact us, whether your case is outside our processing time, or if there are other issues, please see our customer guide Case Services - How Do I... know what kind of services are available to me after I file my application or petition? also available in the Related Links section of this page.

They shouldn't be surprised since they increased the filing fee outrageously on that time of the year...

So true, and why not stagger it to introduce new fees every 3 months for each type of application or groups at a time so they are not completely overwhelmed, brilliant, no wonder they cannot handle the case load for legal immigrants or enforce immigration laws for those that are illegal. It sucks.

[Ian + Anne 0]

Thought this was interesting. 2.5 million applications of all kinds received in July and August.

Word of the year 'PATIENCE'. It's just a shame I suck at being patient.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

Processing Times and Case Status

Applications are processed in the order they are received by application type. The average processing times for all applications are posted on our website. Processing times are an estimate of how long it will take to complete your case. Each case is different; so some cases may take longer than others. You can use your receipt to check your case status on Case Status Online (See the "Related Links" section of this page). Please be advised that we will only research your case if it is beyond our posted processing times (You can also find a link to processing times in the Related Links section).

The processing times are for applications that have been just completed. If you have just filed your application, these timeframes may not reflect how long your application will take to be completed. We encourage you to check processing times before inquiring about your case. The processing times are updated monthly.

USCIS has received a significant increase in the number of applications filed. In July and August, nearly 2.5 million applications and petitions of all types were received. This compares to 1.2 million applications and petitions received in the same time period last year. This fiscal year, we received 1.4 million applications for naturalization; nearly double the volume we received the year before. The agency is working to improve processes and focus increased resources, including hiring approximately 1,500 new employees, to address this workload.

As a result, average processing times for certain application types may become longer. In particular, naturalization applications filed after June 1, 2007 may take approximately 16 - 18 months to process.

When your application is received by a USCIS Service Center or the National Benefits Center, we will mail you a receipt notice. The receipt notice will have all of the important information you need about your case. With your receipt number you can check the status of your case on our website and also register on our website for automatic case status updates as we process your case.

For more information about when and how to contact us, whether your case is outside our processing time, or if there are other issues, please see our customer guide Case Services - How Do I... know what kind of services are available to me after I file my application or petition? also available in the Related Links section of this page.

They shouldn't be surprised since they increased the filing fee outrageously on that time of the year...

So true, and why not stagger it to introduce new fees every 3 months for each type of application or groups at a time so they are not completely overwhelmed, brilliant, no wonder they cannot handle the case load for legal immigrants or enforce immigration laws for those that are illegal. It sucks.

I guess someone somewhere did not think about the number of apps that would follow due to the price increase(s). Shoddy management somewhere up the chain of command springs to mind

(Note for USCIS Management -- with all the fee increases in places now, is it not time to employ some extra staff to cope with the backlog ?? (put the money that your now racking in to do this))

[John & Annie 0]

When you consider that AOS includes EAD and AP, the increase was not that much.

[SHELLYandFCO 0]

Word of the year 'PATIENCE'.

Ain't that the truth!

[florida_guy07 0]

This fiscal year, we received 1.4 million applications for naturalization; nearly double the volume we received the year before.

Sounds like everyone wants to vote next year. lol - That's great !! Hopefully we can get rid of Bush or his clan this time around... (sorry - i had to say it)

[zqt3344 21]

When you consider that AOS includes EAD and AP, the increase was not that much.

Well what if you choose not to apply for the EAD or AP? Then what, you get jacked for $1100 and the statistics show that withing days or a month you normally get the green card anyway, so why bother spending the extra $600 for in first place. Illogical.

[zqt3344 21]

This fiscal year, we received 1.4 million applications for naturalization; nearly double the volume we received the year before.

Sounds like everyone wants to vote next year. lol - That's great !! Hopefully we can get rid of Bush or his clan this time around... (sorry - i had to say it)

Folrida Man,

Oh come on Bush is a good strong moral compassionate conservative god fearing war president!

Besides you elected his brother several times in Florida as your governor.

[SHELLYandFCO 0]

When you consider that AOS includes EAD and AP, the increase was not that much.

Well what if you choose not to apply for the EAD or AP? Then what, you get jacked for $1100 and the statistics show that withing days or a month you normally get the green card anyway, so why bother spending the extra $600 for in first place. Illogical.

Yes basically, you have no choice in the matter....you buy the house to use the closet!

[Tom_Jim 40]

Folrida Man,

Oh come on Bush is a good strong moral compassionate conservative god fearing war president!

Besides you elected his brother several times in Florida as your governor.

You can't possibly like Bush, zqt3344. He had the audacity to try and give illegal aliens a path to citizenship. He certainly was compassionate, there, wasn't he. Nitpicking, again, I see.

Perhaps he didn't vote for Jebby, and even if he did, it's really none of your business who one votes for. As always, and your m.o. shows it, your presumptions and trashy ignorance make you decreasingly less effective in this forum.

[John & Annie 0]

When you consider that AOS includes EAD and AP, the increase was not that much.

Well what if you choose not to apply for the EAD or AP? Then what, you get jacked for $1100 and the statistics show that withing days or a month you normally get the green card anyway, so why bother spending the extra $600 for in first place. Illogical.

We chose not to apply for EAD or AP, but when we got close to a year of waiting, the interim benefits came in real handy. $1010.00 is not a lot of money.