Aug 03, 2007
USCIS Announces a Delay in Data Entry of Applications 

USCIS announced today that it has received a large amount of applications in recent days and now has a front log of cases that are awaiting data entry. The federal organization plans to prioritize data entry for certain types of forms to ensure timeliness. Delays, it is important to note, will not affect eligibility for changes of status or extensions of stay, as long as all other eligibility requirements are met by those applicants.

USCIS does note, though, that premium processing cases will continue to be processed within 15 business days, in accordance to current regulations and amendments. For those cases, the date the application was received will be the basis for the 15-day period.

As of August 3, USCIS has completed data entry and issued receipt notices for applications received on or before the following dates:

California Service Center
N-400: 7/16/2007
All Other Forms: 8/1/2007

Nebraska Service Center
I-131: 7/1/2007
I-140: 7/1/2007
I-485 Employment-Based: 7/11/2007
I-765: 7/2/2007
N-400: 7/23/2007
All Other Forms: 8/1/2007

Texas Service Center
I-131: 6/26/2007
I-140: 7/30/2007
I-485 Employment-Based: 6/26/2007
I-765: 6/26/2007
N-400: 7/09/2007
All Other Forms: 7/30/2007

Vermont Service Center
I-129: 7/24/2007
I-130: 7/22/2007
I-539: 7/24/2007
N-400: 7/11/2007
All Other Forms: 7/26/2007

USCIS Lockbox
I-485 Family-Based: 7/24/2007

Please note that it should take roughly two weeks from the dates indicated above for you to receive your receipt notice in the mail. USCIS suggests you wait that 14-day period prior to contacting them for more information.