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Updated weekly from USCIS
| Form | Center | Time |
|---|---|---|
| I-131 | National Median (Advance Parole) | 6.1 Months |
| I-140 | National Median (Premium) | 0.7 Months |
| I-140 | National Median (Regular) | 8.1 Months |
| I-485 | National Median (Employment-based) | 7 Months |
| I-765 | National Median (EAD) | 1.9 Months |
Immigration updates
Murthy Law addresses a common question for EB-3 applicants: whether to proactively submit Form I-485 Supplement J when invoking AC21 portability after 180+ days of pending I-485, or wait for a USCIS RFE.
The May 2026 Visa Bulletin signals rising EB-5 demand from India, with the State Department actively monitoring the situation. This trend may have downstream effects on all employment-based categories.
USCIS will use Final Action Dates for May 2026, not Dates for Filing, narrowing filing eligibility. EB-3 retrogresses across most countries, making April 30 a critical deadline for affected applicants.
Popular discussions from fellow applicants
Common questions from this week's immigration news
Yes. As of the week of April 6, 2026, USCIS has ended holds on certain pending immigration cases, which could accelerate adjudications for EB-3 and other employment-based categories that were sitting in administrative queues. If your I-140 or I-485 was held, monitor your case status closely on the USCIS online portal and respond promptly to any new USCIS correspondence. Consult your attorney to assess whether your specific case was affected.
No — a case transfer does not restart your processing clock. USCIS transfers cases routinely to balance workloads, accommodate address changes, or route petitions to specialized offices. Your original priority date and filing date are fully preserved. You generally do not need to take action, but if the transfer was triggered by a move, file Form AR-11 within 10 days to update your address officially. Monitor your USCIS online account to confirm the new office handling your case.
No — skipping USCIS appointments or immigration court hearings is almost never the right decision and can be irreversible. Missing an immigration court hearing results in an automatic removal order in absentia, which is extremely difficult to overturn. Missing a USCIS appointment (biometrics, interview, RFE deadline) can lead to your petition being abandoned, costing you years of waiting time and thousands of dollars in fees. If you have safety concerns, work with a qualified immigration attorney to request a postponement through proper legal channels.
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