USCIS Status: “How to Read USCIS Processing Time Charts”
Understanding USCIS processing time charts is crucial to tracking your case status and planning for the next steps in your immigration journey
What does this status mean?
This status indicates that your case is being processed by USCIS, and the processing time charts provide an estimate of how long it may take to receive a decision, the charts are updated regularly to reflect current processing times, and they can help you plan for the next steps in your application process
What should you do next?
- 1Check your case status online at my.uscis.gov
- 2Call the USCIS phone number at 1-800-375-5283 for more information
- 3Use the USCIS processing time charts to estimate when you may receive a decision on your case
Typical timeline
3-8 months at NBC, 5-12 months at Texas, 6-14 months at Nebraska
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean when my case status says processing
This means that USCIS is reviewing your application and making a decision on your case, you can check the USCIS processing time charts to estimate how long it may take to receive a decision
How long does it take to process my I-130 petition
The processing time for an I-130 petition can vary depending on the service center, but on average it takes around 6-12 months to process
Can I check my case status online
Yes, you can check your case status online at my.uscis.gov, you will need to enter your receipt number to view your case status and any updates on your application
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