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
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
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
December 31, 2024
How long does it take to get a marriage green card?The current total wait time for a marriage-based green card averages about months. This will vary depending on whether you are married to a U.S. citizen or green card holder… View Article
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
September 26, 2024
There are multiple ways to check your green card application status: online, by mail, by email, by phone, and in person. Learn about your options.
January 10, 2025
Learn how to keep up to date on the status of your case with USCIS by checking your case status online, signing up for myUSCIS, and more.
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