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What is the processing time for the I-526 application?

What is the current processing time for the I-526 application?

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    Bernard P Wolfsdorf

    Immigration Attorney
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    I-526 processing times are about one year. However, we are seeing some approvals in half that time.

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    Shahzad Q Qadri

    RC Creator
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    Processing times vary from 6 months to 1yr +.

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    Farah Abbas

    Immigration Attorney
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    Current USCIS processing times for the I-526 petition are listed at 9.7 months. Of course, this number is just an average, so any particular petition may take less time or more time.

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    Mahsa Aliaskari

    Immigration Attorney
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    USCIS processing times posted online currently note that I-526 petitions filed on or before March 16, 2012 are being adjudicated. However, the posted times are averages and some petitions may be taking longer due to a variety of reasons tied to the EB-5 project and Regional Center, in generally the average appears to be at 9-12 months.

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    Marisa Casablanca

    Immigration Attorney
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    Thank you for inquiring on the processing times for the I-526 petition. The processing times vary. Last year the processing times were getting expedited, 2-3 months. However, we have noticed a delay of 7 months since September. They fluctuate according to the economic resources of USCIS, how many adjudicators, overtime allowances, number of applications, etc. We are available if you need further information.

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    Charlene Bu

    Immigration Attorney
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    The current processing time for the I-526 petition is about 9-10 months. As of 12/31/2012, USCIS California Service Center was working on the I-526 petitions received before March 16, 2012 according to its published report. However, the processing time is subject to change on a monthly basis depending on the volume of cases the Service receives each month.

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    Clem Turner

    Securities Attorney
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    The processing time according to USCIS for I-526 applications is 4-6 months, but as in most ranges, there have been applications that take shorter or longer to adjudicate.

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    Alexander Lebedinski

    Immigration Attorney
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    Based on the posted processing timeline, the current wait time is approximately 10-12 months.

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    Mona Shah

    Immigration Attorney
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    The realistic processing time is about 8.5 months.

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    Fredrick W Voigtmann

    Immigration Attorney
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    According to the latest USCIS California Service Center processing time report, they are processing I-526 petitions filed on or before March 16, 2012, almost one year.

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    Karen Weinstock

    Immigration Attorney
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    Right now it?s about 9 months to a year.

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    Jinhee Wilde

    Immigration Attorney
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    The current processing time for I-526 is 9 months by USCIS.

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    BoBi Ahn

    Immigration Attorney
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    The processing time of I-526 is approximately 6 to 12 months.

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    Lei Jiang

    Immigration Attorney
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    About 9 months.

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    Rakesh Mehrotra

    Immigration Attorney
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    Approximately 6 to 8 months.

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    Larry J Behar, Esq

    Immigration Attorney
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    There is tremendous time variations on government response to such applications mostly due to complexity of case submitted or familiarity of officer with a prereviewed regional center.

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    Ying Lu

    Immigration Attorney
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    The average processing time is about 8 -12 months.

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    Darren Silver

    Immigration Attorney
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    Currently 5 to 7 months.

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    Julia Roussinova

    Immigration Attorney
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    Approximately 8-9 months.

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    Ed Beshara

    Immigration Attorney
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    Great Question.There is inconsistency in regard to the time for an adjudication as some I526''s relate to projects which have current EB-5 issues,e.g.tenant occupancy.and they may take longer to adjudicate.

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    Daniel A Zeft

    Immigration Attorney
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    The current processing time for the I-526 application is about 6 months.

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    Roberto Ortiz

    Immigration Attorney
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    The current processing time for an I -526 is 9 months. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.

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    Taher Kameli

    Immigration Attorney
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    One year.

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    Reza Rahbaran

    Immigration Attorney
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    At present USCIS is processing I-526 petitions in 6 - 8 months. For further information please contact Rahbaran & Associates.

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    Steven Anapoell

    Securities Attorney
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    These days, we are seeing around 6-8 months.

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    Stephen Yale-Loehr

    Immigration Attorney
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    It is currently taking the USCIS to adjudicate I-526 petitions if there are no problems.

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    Neville M Leslie

    Immigration Attorney
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    6-9 months.

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    Daniel P Hanlon

    Immigration Attorney
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    Approximately 6-9 months.

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    Kenneth Byrd

    Immigration Attorney
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    USCIS is using a priority date system on a filed I-526 filed at the California Service Center. They are currently processing petitions filed on March 16, 2012 and earlier.