VSC

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Vermont Service Center Service Center Processing Dates
Posted July 16, 2007



Notice: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has improved the reporting procedure for processing times of immigration benefit applications. In the past, USCIS benefit processing reports indicated the specific type of applications or petitions that were being processed and the date the cases were received. However, the date the case was received did not provide a clear indication of when USCIS expected to complete the case, nor did it provide a clear indication of USCIS’ commitment to process cases within a certain cycle time. It also did not align with the processing times and cycle times the agency reports in other contexts.



This improved reporting procedure is an effort to give our customers more accurate information that better reflects current processing time and USCIS service level commitments. Effective immediately, when we are completing applications and petitions within our service level goals we will report that as the processing time. For example, when our service level goal is to process a particular kind of case within six months, and if our processing time is six months or less, we will show a date consistent with our service level goal because that reflects our commitment.



When we are not meeting our service level goal, the date posted will reflect the filing date of cases that are being completed. It should be noted that while in some instances reported processing dates may appear to have regressed due to this change, they do not reflect a lengthening of USCIS processing times, but simply the change in reporting. Our goal is to provide accurate projections and thus give customers clear expectations as to what they can expect as a processing time.



There are several important exceptions to the processing times shown below:


Case processing will be delayed if we must ask you for more evidence or information.
If we ask for missing required initial evidence, count the processing time from when we receive that missing evidence.
The case processing timeframe will start over if a customer doesn't appear for an interview or asks that it be rescheduled.


What if I have a problem or have questions about a case?



We offer a variety of services after you file. For example, for most kinds of cases you can check the status of your case online.



For more information about when and how to contact us, whether your case is outside our processing time or if there are other issues, please see our fact sheet –



Case Services - How do I… know what kind of services are available to me after I file my application or petition?



One additional point about these projections. They are the time to complete processing and mail the actual notice and/or document. If you check case status online and see that your case has been approved, and you haven't yet received your approval notice or document in the mail, we ask that you wait thirty days from the approval date before contacting us. That is because it may take that long before it is returned to us as undeliverable. You can also print the case status online answer for your records.



Service Center Processing Dates for Vermont Service Center Posted July 16, 2007
Form Title Classification or Basis for Filing Now Processing Cases with Receipt Notice Date of
I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Initial issuance or replacement January 13, 2007
I-90A Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Initial issuance or replacement for Special Agricultral Workers (SAW) August 04, 2005
I-102 Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 April 12, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad April 02, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. April 02, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. April 02, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2A - Temporary workers June 30, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2B - Other temporary workers June 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-3 - Temporary trainees May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker L - Intracompany transfers June 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Blanket L May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker O - Extraordinary ability May 03, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker P - Athletes, artists, and entertainers May 03, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Q - Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker R - Religious occupation May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker TN - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional May 03, 2007
I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance(e) K-1/K-2 - Not yet married - fiance and/or dependent child January 13, 2007
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 December 17, 2006
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 July 02, 2006
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 June 04, 2006
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister February 05, 2001
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 January 08, 2006
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 June 04, 2006
I-131 Application for Travel Document All other applicants for advance parole April 14, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Extraordinary ability April 01, 2006
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Outstanding professor or researcher April 01, 2006
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Multinational executive or manager April 01, 2006
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Schedule A Nurses April 01, 2006
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability April 01, 2006
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver April 01, 2006
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Skilled worker or professional April 01, 2006
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Unskilled worker April 01, 2006
I-212 Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal Readmission after deportation or removal June 14, 2006
I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) August 28, 2006
I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant All other special immigrants June 02, 2006
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications July 26, 2006
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change of status to H or L dependents March 27, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories March 27, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change Status to the J exchange visitor category March 27, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other change of status applications March 27, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of stay for H and L dependents March 27, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students March 27, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors March 27, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other extension applications March 27, 2007
I-612 Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution September 05, 2006
I-751 Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents January 03, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] April 28, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] June 16, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] April 28, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] April 28, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] April 28, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization All other applications for employment authorization April 28, 2007
I-817 Application for Family Unity Benefits Voluntary departure under the family unity program December 29, 2005
I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status El Salvador initial or late filing July 01, 2006
I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status El Salvador extension July 01, 2006
I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing July 01, 2006
I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status Honduras and Nicaragua extension July 01, 2006
I-824 Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition To request further action on an approved application or petition January 13, 2007
N-600 Application for Certification of Citizenship Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship February 08, 2007
N-643 Application for Certification of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship on behalf of an adopted child January 13, 2007