Q : What caused USCIS' application receipt and processing delays?

USCIS received a significant increase in filings from customers who sought to take advantage of the lower fees that were in effect prior to the agency's planned July 30, 2007, fee increase and because of an influx of applications associated with visa availability in the July 2007 Visa Bulletin. This resulted in a magnitude of applications and fees that exceeded USCIS' ability to timely issue receipts, deposit application fees and process applications within the agency's planned timeframes.

Last updated: 01/16/2008