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How Long Is Too Long to Wait for USCIS?

Immigration applications can take months—or sometimes years—to process. Learn what factors may affect USCIS processing times and when a delay may warrant closer examination.

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USCIS Says "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed." What Does That Mean?

Seeing "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS" can be both reassuring and frustrating. Learn what this common USCIS case status means—and what it doesn't.