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Thanks for doing this. How common is it for application processing to be outside of the published processing times? I have been waiting on an I-131 since Janua

by paulgb 5y ago

Thanks for doing this. How common is it for application processing to be outside of the published processing times? I have been waiting on an I-131 since January so that I can finally leave the country to see family while my (marital) green card is processing, but I’ve seen no movement and I’m wondering if I should be worried (it’s outside of the National Benefits Center’s posted 3-5 months). I submitted a case inquiry but have not heard back yet.

proberts 5y ago
Very common unfortunately and right now I-131 applications based on marriage-based green card applications typically are taking at least 8 months.
- paulgb 5y ago
  Thanks. Is there any way to expedite this? My wife and I have planned an in-person wedding ceremony in Canada for our families based on the posted waiting times so it would be very unfortunate if I couldn’t go. (We legally got married in a virtual ceremony last June) If it helps, I initially applied in October and it was rejected due to a USCIS error. It looks like one of the ways to expedite is if USCIS made an error that caused a delay?
  - proberts 5y ago
    That's right, sometimes where clear USCIS error is involved, USCIS will expedite the processing of an I-131.
    - paulgb 5y ago
      That's good to know. Is it something I should get a lawyer for, or is it fairly straightforward to submit one?
      - proberts 5y ago
        I don't think you need a lawyer for this. Just make sure to be clear about what happened.
- fridif 5y ago
  My wife and I applied for her green card in September of last year and so far she has only completed finger printing. Insane