Tagged #processing-delays
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USCIS Backlog Worsens as Agency Reduces Completions Despite Fewer Filings
The American Immigration Council reports that USCIS pending cases reached 12.1 million in FY2026 Q2 even as filing volume and completion rates both declined, signaling persistent capacity problems.
policy update
USCIS
Employment-Based Green Card Backlogs Hit Record Highs; Denial Rates Surge
New USCIS data reveals record I-140 backlogs, 17-month I-485 processing delays, and denial rates climbing to 11.8%—what practitioners and employers need to know.
employment based
USCIS
USCIS Halts Immigration Approvals Pending Enhanced FBI Background Checks
Starting April 27, 2026, USCIS paused approvals for thousands of pending fingerprint-based cases to resubmit biometrics through expanded FBI criminal databases. Learn what changed, who is affected, and next steps.
policy update