Practice Alert: Navigating Receipt and Filing Fee Processing Delays with ALO

Categories: Adjustment of Status, Business Immigration, Family Immigration

In recent months, immigration attorneys and their clients have been experiencing significant delays in the processing of receipts and filing fees for various applications. At ALO, we understand the frustration and uncertainty these delays cause, and we are committed to keeping you informed and providing guidance through these challenging times.

Since mid-April 2024, there have been extensive delays in receiving receipts and processing fees for multiple types of immigration applications. Despite efforts to address these issues with USCIS, a clear resolution has yet to be provided.

Recent Efforts

On July 18, 2024, further steps were taken to highlight these concerns to USCIS leadership. The specific points raised include:

• No Response or Delayed Response from USCIS Lockbox: Numerous reports indicate either a complete lack of response or significant delays in responses from the USCIS Lockbox.
• Receipt Delays During H-1B Cap Filing Period: Many petitions filed during this critical period have experienced substantial delays in receipt processing.
• Employment-Based and Family-Based Adjustment Delays: Both employment-based and family-based adjustment of status applications, along with accompanying forms, are facing extended delays.
• Lockbox and Service Center Delays: Significant delays have been reported at the Dallas, Chicago, Elgin, and Phoenix Lockbox facilities, as well as the Texas Service Center.
• Employment Authorization Issues: Delays in receipt processing are causing serious issues for clients needing employment authorization.
• Processing Time Uncertainty: The inability to provide clients with accurate information regarding processing times is causing increased stress and uncertainty.
• Status Expiration Concerns: Clients are facing potential status expiration while waiting for receipts, leading to additional complications.

Contact ALO for Assistance

At ALO, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible support during these uncertain times. If you have any questions or need assistance with your immigration case, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you navigate through these delays and ensure your immigration process moves forward as smoothly as possible.

This article, under no circumstances, acts as legal advice; therefore, for any immigration questions, please contact your Attorney or the Ahluwalia Law Offices, P.C. (Team ALO).