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All I-129F I-130 RFE Approval Denial Rejection

July 24, 2026

I-130 IR Consular Slowdown Continues

Five months in, the I-130 IR Consular slowdown still isn't easing - monthly processing volume keeps sliding and petitioner interviews, procedurally new for these cases, are now showing up. We break down the latest numbers and clear up what the July myUSCIS glitch did (and didn't) mean for your case.

I-129F

July 24, 2026

I-129F 2026 Slowdown: USCIS Processing Slows Again

The spring rebound didn't hold. Since early June, I-129F approvals have slumped back toward record lows while DOS transfers have stalled almost completely - and this time there's no faster DOS phase to cushion the blow. Here's what the latest data shows and what we're watching next.

I-130

May 29, 2026

I-130 IR Consular Processing Shows No Signs Of Improvement

After a strong start to 2026 pulled I-130 IR Consular waits down toward 12 months, momentum stalled in February - and the Front of the Line still hasn't moved past February 2025. We break down where processing stands and what the three-month freeze might mean for you.

I-129F

May 29, 2026

I-129F 2026 Slowdown: USCIS Significantly Improves Processing Rate

The worst of the 2026 slowdown may finally be behind us. USCIS has pushed I-129F output back up from the slowdown's lows, though still shy of full speed, and wait times have edged closer to 9 months. Here's a clear look at exactly where processing stands today.

I-130

April 14, 2026

I-130 IR Consular Processing Slows Further

What first looked like a mild February dip has clearly deepened: I-130 IR Consular volumes have fallen below half their previous pace, and the Front of the Line hasn't budged in nearly a month. We look at how far it's slipped and what may be driving it.

I-129F

April 13, 2026

I-129F 2026 Slowdown: What is happening at USCIS?

Around early March 2026, I-129F approvals suddenly slowed to a crawl - over a full month the Front of the Line crept only from mid-August to late August, far off its usual pace. We dig into the data, compare it to the 2024 slowdown, and explore what's happening inside USCIS.

I-130

March 5, 2026

USCIS I-130 IR Consular progress slows, threatening record-low wait times

After a strong 2025 drove I-130 IR Consular waits down to a record-low 12.6 months, progress unexpectedly stalled around mid-February. We dig into the first signs of the slowdown and ask the question on everyone's mind: a brief pause, or the start of a longer slowdown?

I-129F

Aug 24, 2023

I-129F processing time forecast drops to 8 months

I-129F processing has come a long way from its 15-month pandemic peak, with current cases now clearing in about 12 months. Our forecast suggests newly filed petitions could soon see just 8 months - inching ever closer to the six-month target USCIS has set for itself.

I-129F RFE Approval Denial

Aug 4, 2023

How much delay can I expect from an I-129F request for evidence (RFE)?

Worried an RFE will derail your case? The data is genuinely reassuring: almost 80% of approvals come within four weeks of USCIS receiving your response, and most arrive in just the second or third week. We walk through the full RFE timeline and what really drives it.

I-129F RFE Denial

Jul 11, 2023

How many I-129F requests for evidence (RFEs) turn into denials?

Receiving an RFE does raise the odds of a denial - from just 3.6% up to 29% - but the fuller picture is far less alarming. Even after an RFE, 71% of cases still go on to approval. We unpack the real numbers behind the fear.

I-129F Rejection

Jul 6, 2023

Rejections: Exploring the most common (and easy to avoid) mistakes

About 7% of I-129F filings are rejected, most for simple, avoidable slips like the wrong fee or an improperly filed form. The upside: USCIS catches 87% within a week, so you can refile fast. We cover the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.