Green Card, Visa Delays Worsen as US Backlog Breaks Records
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The USCIS backlog now stands at 11.3 million pending immigration cases. The highest number ever recorded. Only 2.7 million cases completed in Q2 FY2025. A significant drop in throughput compared to previous quarters. Over 34,000 unopened cases remain in the system. Marking the return of a "frontlog" not seen since fiscal year 2024. Green card replacement delays worsen. Form I-90 processing times have increased dramatically, now taking over eight months to complete. Work permit (Form I-765) delays continue to grow. The number of pending applications has more than doubled since the previous quarter. Employment-based visa processing slows. Form I-129 delays are affecting H-1B and L-1 visa applicants. Automation efforts paused. USCIS suspended its Streamlined Case Processing program, which contributed to slower approval times. Advance parole (Form I-131) backlog shows some improvement. One of the few categories to see a reduction in pending cases.
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