Update on USCIS I-130 Petition Processing Times and Timelines

Introduction:

In this article, we will provide updates on I-130 petition processing times and timelines for family-category immigrant visa applications. We will be sharing the latest information directly from the USCIS official website, which includes the current processing priority dates and timelines.

 We will also provide timestamps for each section of the video to make it easy for viewers to find the information they need.

USCIS I-130 Petition Processing:

The USCIS processes a long list of forms every working day. For I-130 petitions for alien relatives, there are six different types of forms depending on the applicant’s circumstances.

These include forms for permanent residents filing for spouses or children under 21, U.S citizens filing for spouses, parents, or children under 21, unmarried sons or daughters over 21, married sons or daughters, and brothers or sisters.

Field Officer Service Center:

Applicants need to know which field officer service center is processing their application to get updates on their case processing timeline. There are five USCIS service centers that process I-130 petitions, including California, Nebraska, Potomac, Texas, and Vermont service centers.

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Processing Time Methodology:

USCIS recently updated its processing time methodology for I-130 petitions. The agency now prioritizes processing for preference petitions for which the Department of State Visa Bulletin shows that an immigrant visa is available.

 USCIS uses the Visa Bulletin to determine the current visa categories and priority dates before processing an I-130 preference petition.

California Service Center Processing Times:

The California service center currently processes petitions that were received until September 15, 2020, for permanent residents filing for spouses or children under 21 years old. The estimated processing time range is 25 months.

For U.S. citizens filing for spouses, parents, or children under 21 years old, the center processes petitions received until July 16, 2021, with an estimated processing time range of 15 months. For unmarried sons or daughters over 21 years old, the processing time range is 76.5 months, with petitions received until November 15, 2015.

For unmarried sons or daughters over 21 years old filing for permanent residency, the processing time range is 58 months, with petitions received until December 2, 2016. For U.S. citizens filing for married sons or daughters, the estimated processing time range is 107.5 months, with petitions received until October 4, 2012.

Finally, for U.S. citizens filing for brothers or sisters, the processing time range is 79.5 months, with petitions received until October 23, 2012.

Nebraska Service Center Processing Times:

For permanent residents filing for spouses or children under 21 years old, the Nebraska service center processes petitions received until September 23, 2021, with an estimated processing time range of 14.5 months.

 For U.S. citizens filing for spouses, parents, or children under 21 years old, the center processes petitions received until September 3, 2021, with an estimated processing time range of 14 months. For unmarried sons or daughters over 21 years old, the processing time range is 24 months, with petitions received until March 20, 2020.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, USCIS is prioritizing the processing of preference petitions for which immigrant visas are available. Applicants should regularly check the USCIS website for updates on their case processing timeline, and be aware of the processing times for their specific category of the petition and service center.

We hope this article has been helpful in providing the latest information on USCIS I-130 petition processing times and timelines.