How Long Does It Take USCIS to Issue a Green Card?

US Immigration Bonds & Insurance Services is a company that deals with bail bonds for immigration and bond insurance services.

We understand how important it is to our customers that they get their green card. We also get many questions about naturalized citizens versus green cards and the rights of a green card holder, so we want to help you understand the process.   

What is A Green Card?

A green card grants someone the legal right to live and work in the United States permanently. There are few ways to qualify for a green card including marriage, the green card lottery, your asylum status, as well as others, but you must apply for it with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in order to be legally recognized and receive your permanent resident card. 

After formally applying, it can take many months for the USCIS to review and approve your application. There doesn’t seem to be one clear answer as to the exact date you will be approved. The USCIS has recently started tracking the application online so you can check on your status after you submit the application.

According to their website, the USCIS estimates that it takes 120 days from the time you both paid your immigration fee and entered the country.  Like many government entities, the USCIS has been criticized for its slow processing, so you must be patient. If you are approaching the 120 days, check the status of your application online. If you are well past the 120-day deadline, you will probably want to reach out to them for further assistance.

US Immigration Bonds & Services

At US Immigration Bonds & Insurance Services, we help people who are undocumented make bail so we understand the importance of getting your green card. Contact our team for more information regarding these and other immigration processes.