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How long will the Immigration Service take to decide my petition or application?
Processing times are difficult to predict reliably, but we can provide some estimates. The Immigration Service provides reports on processing times for the various service centers. Links to these reports are available below. Updates are usually available on the 1st and 15th of each month.
The processing time on my receipt notice is different from the times available on the web site. Which should I trust?
There has always been a great deal of confusion and frustration surrounding the estimated processing times given by the Immigration Service on their receipt notices. The estimates printed on the I-797 Receipt Notices are business days. This means that if the receipt notice estimates 60-90 days for the case, this does not mean a decision will be reached in 2 to 3 months, but rather 3 to 4 months.
How do I check on the processing time for my labor certification application?
The Department of Labor reports the date that applications were filed that they are currently reviewing. You can check the Department of Labor Processing Times report to get an idea about how long it is taking to review applications. On this report, find the row listing the state where you filed your application.