As of November 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) backlog has reached 11.3 million pending cases, an increase of 1.6 million cases within the current fiscal year. Additionally, immigration courts are facing a staggering 3.7 million pending cases, with average wait times approaching four years.
Key Details:
- USCIS backlog: 11.3 million pending cases as of November 2025
- Increase: 1.6 million cases this fiscal year
- Immigration courts: 3.7 million pending cases
- Average wait time: nearly four years
This significant backlog impacts immigrants seeking timely decisions on their applications and petitions, leading to prolonged uncertainty in their immigration status. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @Bdjma2020Fowler