USCIS Releases I485 Inventory

On September 23, 2009, remarkably, USCIS for the first time published an inventory of I-485 data online. Applicants can more reliably estimate their expected waiting time for green cards and thus, finally make informed life decisions in career development, family, and becoming new Americans. Congratulations to USCIS, particularly Deputy Chief of Service Center Operations Robert Kruszka and his team, for working with stakeholders including the Legal Immigrant Association in particular and recognizing the importance of making this inventory public.

We link to Q&A and the Inventory Tracker.

After looking at these startling numbers, there is no question that our immigration system needs reform!