Q : How is USCIS addressing these delays?

USCIS has realigned resources to eliminate the receipt delay as quickly as possible so it can focus on processing applications. This effort includes increasing the number of contract employees and employing significant overtime and shift work. USCIS also has temporarily detailed staff to centers that have been affected the most by the large influx of cases.

USCIS also is extending the use of the Chicago Lockbox to receipt I-130 applications. USCIS is also hiring an additional 1,500 employees to address the processing of these cases.