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March 5, 2026

USCIS I-130 IR Consular progress slows, threatening record-low wait times

USCIS entered 2026 after an exceptional year for I-130 IR Consular cases. After major gains throughout 2025, median end-to-end processing times had fallen to just 12.6 months. Then, around February 16, the first signs of a slowdown began to appear.

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I-129F

Aug 24, 2023

I-129F processing time forecast drops to 8 months

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the USCIS processing time for I-129F applications jumped significantly. Many filers slowly realized their expectations were far from...

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I-129F RFE Approval Denial

Aug 4, 2023

How much delay can I expect from an I-129F request for evidence (RFE)?

Many applicants are concerned about the potential delay caused by a Request for Evidence. This post covers the full RFE cycle and helps you determine how much...

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I-129F RFE Denial

Jul 11, 2023

How many I-129F requests for evidence (RFEs) turn into denials?

One common concern among applicants is the fear of receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE). Are those concerns justified? We shed light into the RFE process by analyzing case data.

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I-129F Rejection

Jul 6, 2023

Rejections: Exploring the most common (and easy to avoid) mistakes

Visa applications must be carefully prepared, but sometimes even the most careful filers make small mistakes that lead to a rejection. The good news is - most are easy to avoid.

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