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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

  Answered on November 3, 2013

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

• Shahzad Q Qadri

  RC Creator

  Answered on March 8, 2013

  Processing times vary from 6 months to 1yr +.

• Farah Abbas

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 8, 2013

  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.

• Mahsa Aliaskari

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 7, 2013

  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.

• Marisa Casablanca

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 6, 2013

  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.

• Charlene Bu

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 6, 2013

  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.

• Clem Turner

  Securities Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  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.

• Alexander Lebedinski

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

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

• Mona Shah

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  The realistic processing time is about 8.5 months.

• Fredrick W Voigtmann

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  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.

• Karen Weinstock

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

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

• Jinhee Wilde

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

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

• BoBi Ahn

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

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

• Lei Jiang

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  About 9 months.

• Rakesh Mehrotra

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  Approximately 6 to 8 months.

• Larry J Behar, Esq

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  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.

• Ying Lu

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  The average processing time is about 8 -12 months.

• Darren Silver

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  Currently 5 to 7 months.

• Julia Roussinova

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  Approximately 8-9 months.

• Ed Beshara

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  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.

• Daniel A Zeft

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

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

• Roberto Ortiz

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  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.

• Taher Kameli

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  One year.

• Margo Chernysheva

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  Up to 12 months.

• Jeffrey E Campion

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  8-10 months.

• Reza Rahbaran

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

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

• Steven Anapoell

  Securities Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

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

• Stephen Yale-Loehr

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

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

• Neville M Leslie

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  6-9 months.

• Daniel P Hanlon

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  Approximately 6-9 months.

• Kenneth Byrd

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 5, 2013

  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.