Receipt and Processing Delays

 

U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) advises customers that, due to a tremendous increase in the number of applications filed, the processing of fee payments and entry of cases into our tracking system has been running behind schedule. We are now current with all forms except I-130s (Petition for Alien Relative), which are expected to be current by mid-February. The following questions and answers provide additional information:

• What caused USCIS' application receipt and processing delays?
• When can I expect to receive my receipt notice?
• When can I expect USCIS to process my case?
• What can I do if the information on my receipt is incorrect?
• How is USCIS addressing these delays?
• I received my receipt notice, but when I check my case online it does not appear. How do I get my case added to the system so I can check its progress?
• How do I change my address while I wait to receive a receipt number?
• What if I need advance parole?
• Do individuals with a valid H or L nonimmigrant visa need a receipt notice to travel?
• If I filed before the new fee change and my application is rejected, do I need to pay the new higher fee?
• If I filed before the new July 30 fee increase and my check was returned for insufficient funds, will I have to pay the new fees when I reapply?
• I filed my Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) at a Service Center, but received a receipt notice from the Chicago Lockbox. Why is that?

 

Last updated: January 16, 2008