i-751 2018 processing times

[nunutang 0]

Hello everyone,

 

I just filed my I-751 removing conditions on permanent residence. And looks like it is taking longer than before for USCIS to send the receipt with one year extension. So I did some research, starting 6/11/2018, the USCIS is going to issue receipt with 18 month extension instead of 12 months due to increasing processing time. I even went to the website to search for processing time, it says 18-20.5 months to process compared to 8 months on average before. What I wanna know is that is this even real? does the processing time apply to all cases? Back then when I applied for I-485, USCIS also said it would take more than a year, like more than 400 days to process, but I got my approval for I-485 within 4-5 months (they even asked for RFE). I read lot of articles as well, one said even the processing time is 16-18 months, but for jointly filed I-751, generally it takes 6-8 months whereas if it is filed under waiver conditions, may take 8-12 month, or even longer, which makes sense, because for those who filed individually due to divorce or other reasons, USCIS needs longer time to review the case and they can file any time before the green card expires, not necessarily with the 90 day window.

 

So I just wanna know does anyone have success story (who filed this year 2017 or 2018, and actually got approved within fairly short amount time?) Your share of your experience would be appreciated! Especially people who got approved under 8 months? so that we know the 18 months crazy length does not apply to everyone! Honestly, 18-20 months is ridiculous and I-751 is the only form that has substantially increased its processing time.

[statmania 12]

Looking at the timeline function might answer your question. Seems there are some people from June 2017 are getting approvals in July 2018. So 13 months is not 18 months.

[Kastrs 723]

It would probably be helpful for you to both join the thread for the July 2018 filers as well as scan a few of the older threads

 

you will see CSC is currently taking a VERY long time (~1.5 years) and VSC is at about 13m for processing right now

[Roel 7,191]

People share their experiences in separate ROC threads. Join one and ask there. People don't like repeating themselves

Trust me, no one gets this approved fast.  There were many threads similar to yours so search for answers there.

And yes, it DOES takes that long.

[Alimanu 77]

Mine was received today by USCIS, I sent it 8/31/2018. Now the waiting game begins.

[Malk1516 0]

On 9/5/2018 at 3:11 PM, Alimanu said:

Mine was received today by USCIS, I sent it 8/31/2018. Now the waiting game begins.

Hi, Alimanu so i read that you sent it the same day as I did and I was just wondering if u have received any receipt yet, i know they got mine and charged my acct already, but havent received anything yet, so im kind of wondering how long it will take, thanks

[Lemon23 400]

12 hours ago, Malk1516 said:

Hi, Alimanu so i read that you sent it the same day as I did and I was just wondering if u have received any receipt yet, i know they got mine and charged my acct already, but havent received anything yet, so im kind of wondering how long it will take, thanks

dealing with USCIS is kind a tricky, any of us dont know the USCIS timeline, they posted timeline on their site but those were just estimate so no concrete information how they process application.

As practice, you should get your I-751 receipt within 30 days specially if USCIS cashed out you check already. If you did not receive the I-751 receipt after 30 days then you have to call USCIS or make an infopass.

 

Hope this helps.

Edited October 12, 2018 by Lemon23

[iceclub 33]

On 7/11/2018 at 10:02 AM, nunutang said:

Hello everyone,

 

I just filed my I-751 removing conditions on permanent residence. And looks like it is taking longer than before for USCIS to send the receipt with one year extension. So I did some research, starting 6/11/2018, the USCIS is going to issue receipt with 18 month extension instead of 12 months due to increasing processing time. I even went to the website to search for processing time, it says 18-20.5 months to process compared to 8 months on average before. What I wanna know is that is this even real? does the processing time apply to all cases? Back then when I applied for I-485, USCIS also said it would take more than a year, like more than 400 days to process, but I got my approval for I-485 within 4-5 months (they even asked for RFE). I read lot of articles as well, one said even the processing time is 16-18 months, but for jointly filed I-751, generally it takes 6-8 months whereas if it is filed under waiver conditions, may take 8-12 month, or even longer, which makes sense, because for those who filed individually due to divorce or other reasons, USCIS needs longer time to review the case and they can file any time before the green card expires, not necessarily with the 90 day window.

 

So I just wanna know does anyone have success story (who filed this year 2017 or 2018, and actually got approved within fairly short amount time?) Your share of your experience would be appreciated! Especially people who got approved under 8 months? so that we know the 18 months crazy length does not apply to everyone! Honestly, 18-20 months is ridiculous and I-751 is the only form that has substantially increased its processing time.

Unlike your first experience, mine took  twice as long my first go around in 2015-2016: expected timeline was 8 months, it took 17 months - and I had no RFE! My interview was less than 10 minutes long as well. So, past experience is no indication of how things will work now - if we were referring to the USCIS of two years ago.

Things seems to have progressively gotten worse with USCIS since then. I wouldnt be surprised if it takes longer than 16 months. Most of us that filed since august still havent received their NOA, I applied almost two months ago at this point. Expect to be patient this time around.

[ImmHelp123 13]

On 7/11/2018 at 11:02 AM, nunutang said:

Hello everyone,

 

I just filed my I-751 removing conditions on permanent residence. And looks like it is taking longer than before for USCIS to send the receipt with one year extension. So I did some research, starting 6/11/2018, the USCIS is going to issue receipt with 18 month extension instead of 12 months due to increasing processing time. I even went to the website to search for processing time, it says 18-20.5 months to process compared to 8 months on average before. What I wanna know is that is this even real? does the processing time apply to all cases? Back then when I applied for I-485, USCIS also said it would take more than a year, like more than 400 days to process, but I got my approval for I-485 within 4-5 months (they even asked for RFE). I read lot of articles as well, one said even the processing time is 16-18 months, but for jointly filed I-751, generally it takes 6-8 months whereas if it is filed under waiver conditions, may take 8-12 month, or even longer, which makes sense, because for those who filed individually due to divorce or other reasons, USCIS needs longer time to review the case and they can file any time before the green card expires, not necessarily with the 90 day window.

 

So I just wanna know does anyone have success story (who filed this year 2017 or 2018, and actually got approved within fairly short amount time?) Your share of your experience would be appreciated! Especially people who got approved under 8 months? so that we know the 18 months crazy length does not apply to everyone! Honestly, 18-20 months is ridiculous and I-751 is the only form that has substantially increased its processing time.

 

It definitely varies on a case-by-case scenario.  I can tell you my experience, but it is likely discouraging.  I filed a complete I-751 with USCIC, through an attorney, as my agent, and never heard from USCIS.  In fact, after 3 years from filing, and 5 years from the date I acquired permanent immigrant status, I simply filed for citizenship, through an attorney, as my agent.  

 

My attorney kept filing requests with USCIS to inquire about the delay, and we always received a blanket response stating that USCIS was continuing its investigation.  Citizenship processes, however, are different because they have statutory time-frames.  Therefore, after filing for citizenship, I received an interview within 3 months, for my citizenship adjudication.  When I arrived to the interview, they adjudicated both applications on the merits, and was granted an approval on the same day.  However, it was very apparent that my I-751 was misplaced or untouched. 

 

I also am aware that under the Trump administration, USCIS is investigating over 50% of all petitions -- a large increase from ~15%.  Such a burden, on an agency that was already overloaded, i contributing to increased delays. 

 

Good luck!