What is RFE response time?

The final rule removes the fixed time of 12 weeks to respond to an RFE and permits USCIS to assign flexible times for applicants and petitioners to respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE) or to a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). The maximum response time for an RFE continues to be 12 weeks and 30 days for a NOID.

How long does USCIS take to respond to I-130?

For immediate relatives (spouse, parent, or child) of a U.S. green card holder (legal permanent resident), processing times for Form I-130 currently vary between 13.5 and 19 months. For immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen, I-130 processing times currently average 15 to 20 months (as of June 7, 2021).

How long does it take for USCIS to actively review a case?

AAO appellate review: The AAO strives to complete its appellate review within 180 days from the time it receives a complete case record after the initial field review. Some cases may take longer than 180 days due to factors beyond the AAO’s control.

What happens if you receive an RFE from USCIS?

Generally, this only happens if something unusual has come up in your interview, which the USCIS officer wants more information about. Or it can happen if they believe something is missing in your application. If you receive an RFE, you will have between 30 and 90 days to respond and provide the required information.

How long does it take to get a green card after RFE?

If you receive an RFE, you will have between 30 and 90 days to respond and provide the required information. The USCIS will only give you a final decision on your green card application after receiving the required information. If you have to deal with an RFE, you may have to wait a few weeks or even months while the RFE is sorted out.

How long does it take for RFE to be approved?

In most cases the standard processing time is 60 days, though the actual processing time can be anywhere from 15 days to 80 days depending on the adjudicator’s workload. If you haven’t received a response within 60 days of responding to your RFE, you should call USCIS customer service to check on the status of your application. What is an RFE?

How long does it take for USCIS to respond to citizenship application?

If this is not the case, then the USCIS has to provide an answer within 120 days. Sometimes the final naturalization decision can still be delayed even if the USCIS provides an update in 120 days.