USCIS Backlog Hits 11.3 Million Cases as of November 2025
USCIS backlog reaches 11.3 million pending cases, with immigration courts holding 3.7 million cases and average wait times nearing four years.
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USCIS backlog reaches 11.3 million pending cases, with immigration courts holding 3.7 million cases and average wait times nearing four years.
USCIS will alter green card application rules starting May 2026, affecting thousands of applicants and employers.
USCIS announces major changes to employment-based green card filing requirements effective May 2026, impacting thousands of applicants.
USCIS states that leading projects at a distinguished organization does not qualify as a leading role for EB-1A applicants.
USCIS denial rates for high-skilled visas and green cards are rising sharply, with EB-1A denials nearly doubling in the past year.
USCIS reports a backlog of more than 11 million applications, impacting processing times for immigrants.
USCIS is under scrutiny as work authorizations for legal immigrants from 39 countries face months-long delays.
USCIS green card approvals have drastically decreased under Trump, with refugee approvals down 99% and ICE arrests surpassing family green card approvals.
USCIS now allows PDF uploads for Form I-485 in select employment-based cases, enhancing the filing process.
USCIS introduces online filing for certain I-485 applications, offering reduced fees and streamlined submission options.
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