USCIS Estimated Time Until Case Decision Versus Case Adjudication

[Jason and May 79]

Hi all,

 

I’ve searched the USCIS site, Google, and the VJ forums and didn’t find an answer that made sense to me. It’s probably me and the way my brain works. 

 

So, I’m just looking for some clarification: On my USCIS online case profile, where they give the estimated time until case decision: Is this the time until the NVC and USCIS complete the case review and forwards the case to the appropriate embassy for the remaining process, such as biometrics and final interview? VJ estimate case adjudication as July to August 2023. “Case decision” and “adjudication” confuse me. I’m assuming case decision is USCIS accepting the case for further review and adjudication is the final decision after the final interview?  

 

I can’t imagine USCIS is including embassy processing times in their case decision, but I’m getting conflicting answers depending on where I look for answers.  

 

Of course I’m eager for the day my wife can move here, but we’re fine with me going to see her every few months until that can happen, assuming it can happen. I’m going to see her from December to January, and now I’m just trying to decide whether I should purchase a plane ticket for the summer or wait (her estimated case decision says 9 months), which is spring. VJ estimates case adjudication as July 2023 to August 2023.

 

Does anyone have any insight to share on what case decision and adjudication each actually mean? 

[Crazy Cat 41,975]

USCIS will not give estimates for NVC or Consulate action.  

 

USCIS adjudicates the I-130.

NVC gathers documents, checks documentation, and collects fees

The Consulate is the sole approval authority for the visa

 

 

Edited November 8, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[Jason and May 79]

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

USCIS will not give estimates for NVC or Consulate action.  

 

USCIS adjudicates the I-130.

NVC gathers documents, checks documentation, and collects fees

The Consulate is the sole approval authority for the visa

 

 

That is what I was thinking and what makes sense to me. Thank you for verifying that! 😊🤙🏾