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Browse common questions (curated by our team)Why do interview wait times vary so much by consulate for the same visa category?
Each consulate has its own staffing and caseload, so the same category (like EB-2) can move at very different speeds depending on which post...
Why did my friend's case move faster than mine even though we filed the same week?
This is one of the most common frustrations, and totally understandable. Processing depends on which specific office or embassy handles your...
What's the actual difference between N-400 and I-485? I keep seeing both.
They're for completely different things, and I see people mix them up constantly. I-485 is the application to become a permanent resident (g...
Is it bad to follow up too much with USCIS or the embassy?
Occasional, reasonable follow-up (a formal case inquiry, not repeated calls) is fine and sometimes useful. What I've seen backfire is aggres...
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