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Check immigration processing times for visas, green cards, and citizenship applications. Stay updated to plan your journey effectively.


5 Ways to Speed Up Your Visa Processing

May 23, 2023

Regardless of which U.S. visa you’re applying for, the process can be a daunting and time-consuming experience. In recent years, processing times have increased for many visa categories due to COVID-19-related delays and a growing backlog of pending cases. Despite… View Article


Green Card Processing Times – FY 2025

April 1, 2025

Getting a green card involves understanding both visa bulletin wait times and USCIS processing times, which together determine your total timeline to permanent residency. While immediate relatives of U.S. citizens only face USCIS processing times, other applicants must also wait… View Article


How Long Does It Take to Get a K-1 Visa?

November 19, 2024

The entire K-1 visa process currently takes approximately 3-6 months for applicants applying today. This timeline includes the processing of Form I-129F by USCIS (3-6 months), National Visa Center processing (6-8 weeks), and the wait for the visa interview (about… View Article



How Long Does It Take to Get U.S. Citizenship After Applying?

July 14, 2024

How long does it take to become a U.S. citizen?The processing time for naturalization (citizenship) averages 5.6 months (Boundless updates this information monthly based on our analysis of government data). During this time, as the government works to process the Application… View Article




The Latest USCIS Processing Times – FY 2025

April 29, 2025

USCIS processing times vary depending on the type of application, the service center or field office handling it, and current workloads. You can check the latest USCIS processing times online for common forms like I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-129… View Article