How long does USCIS take to process I-526 RFE after providing the evidence? Anything I can do to speed up the process?
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Salvatore Picataggio
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyUSCIS does not really provide timelines. Sometimes their RFE says you can expect an answer in 60 days, but that also may very well not happen. If a case is pending too long, a writ of mandamus filed in federal court can compel USCIS to make a decision.
Lynne Feldman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyThey post processing times but seem to pay little attention to them.
F Oliver Yang
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyThe processing can take between a few months and a couple of years depending on the complexity of the case.
Phuong Le
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyUnfortunately, the only thing consistent with RFE response timelines is that there is no consistency. Some are approved within a week. Some 3 to 6 months. Some much much longer than that. Not much you can do other than file Mandamus.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyThe “standard” processing of any RFE is 60 days. If the I-526 is affiliated with a Regional Center, USCIS will not take any action at this time.
Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyThere is no consistency. We have seen 1-2 months, and we have seen them sit for months or years.
Raymond Lahoud
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyThe typical response time to a request for evidence is 60 days. Although, with the EB-5 program, the number is truly a variable.
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