My I-485 has been pending for close to 24 months and my I-526 was approved almost 12 months ago. I filed the I-485 while the I-526 was pending. My priority date is current. Is this much processing time normal?
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Dennis Tristani
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersProcessing for Form I-485 can vary widely - I'd recommend submitting a service request if your application is outside of processing times and following up with the Ombudsman's office as initial steps to move forward.

Lynne Feldman
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersIt can’t hurt to inquire if outside normal processing times. Many factors involved in the approval.

Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersAll long processing is normal for USCIS… the abnormal are reasonable and short processing times. Consider a Writ of Mandamust Petition.

Matthew Kolodziej
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersIt depends on the type of project and when it was filed, for recent urban projects we have been seeing the I-485 get approved a few months after the I-526 was approved.
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