I-140 Processing Times change and should I do a case enquiry

[cowboy370]

Hello all! I've been following processing times for the I-140 (like a hawk because my job is unstable), since I filed for EB2-NIW (RoW) in July 2019. I had received EAD/AP and done biometrics. The processing times for I-140 on the uscis website just kept getting longer and longer. But that changed for the better - processing time for my category (in Texas center) changed suddenly from 11 - 14 months, to 4 - 6 months today. I am now in the window to file a case enquiry. To all lawyers and experienced out there - should I file a case enquiry? WIll that help get this moving quicker, or could it open me up to any problems? Am pretty desperate to see a resolution soon.

[Enub4]

I think if you can submit a service request according to https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ you should not have a problem. Some say that they received an RFE after submitting a request but there is no way to know if they were going to send one anyway just weeks later. Good luck.

[ShanG]

Hi Cowboy370,

I am also experiencing the same situation. I filed my I-140 Aug 2019. According to the USCIS site, they are currently processing cases received in Oct 2019. Did you file a SR? Any updates on the issue?

[C.R]

Hello ShanG and cowboy370

I am in the same boat. I applied for i-140 concurrently on 07/31/2019. My priority date has changed all of sudden. It shows October 2019. My lawyer says that just wait and not to file a service request. I have no updates on application On uscis website yet.

[punishka_17]

Hello All,
I am also facing the same situation. My priority date was July 2019 @ Texas Service Center, currently it shows Oct 2019. My lawyer advised me to wait and watch, Not file any SR. I have also no update till date.

[ShanG]

Hey Punishka_17 and C R,

My lawyer advised me to submit a SR. Apparently, he submitted one for me. However, no updates yet.

Lets hope for some communication soon

[PS2015]

Wanted to check if you guys received approval by now? I’m Jan 2020 case and stuck with Texas center with no luck so far !! Pls advise

[kaitly]

Did you submit a service request and receive a reply?

[PS2015]

Not yet !!

[PS2015]

Today my application has been approved.

PD- 29 Jan 2020
Approval - 14 Dec 2020

it took almost 10.5 months !!

[cowboy370]

Hi all - sorry I didn't provide an update. My I-140 was approved in early July 2020. So it took 12 months. I ended up doing a service enquiry in May, and I think it did help. I would highly recommend you do it if your case falls outside of the normal processing times (and I know the range is so wide).

Now I'm waiting for the I-485 (AOS) - the delay continues....