If you have been considering a marriage-based Green Card in the United States, 2025 has brought some of the most positive developments we have seen in years.

Faster USCIS Processing and Interview Scheduling

Throughout 2025, USCIS has made significant progress in reducing backlogs and modernizing its case management systems.

Many marriage-based Green Card applicants are now receiving interview dates within three to six months of filing.

This marks a major improvement compared to the one-to-two-year wait times of previous years.

The faster pace shows real progress in USCIS efficiency and its commitment to supporting family-based immigration.

Complete and Consistent Applications Are the Key

While faster processing is great news, success still depends on submitting a complete and consistent application.

USCIS now focuses more closely on two critical areas:

• Affidavit of Support (Form I-864): Evaluating not just the total income but also the stability and consistency of the sponsor’s financial situation.
• Genuine relationship evidence: Documents like joint leases, shared bank accounts, travel records, and everyday photos showing life together.

Applicants who provide strong, consistent evidence continue to experience fewer delays and faster approvals.

What If Your Case Is Still Pending?

If your case has been pending for months or even years without progress, there are still options available.

A Mandamus lawsuit can be filed in federal court to compel USCIS to take action when a case has been unreasonably delayed.

While this process does not guarantee approval, it guarantees movement — and that is often what a case needs to move forward.

Final Thoughts

2025 has proven to be an excellent year for marriage-based Green Card applicants.

If you and your spouse are planning to apply, now is the perfect time to prepare your documents and start your process.

At Okanlaw Group, our experienced immigration attorneys specialize in marriage-based Green Cards, Adjustment of Status applications, and Mandamus lawsuits for delayed USCIS cases.

We are here to help you take the next step toward your permanent residency with confidence.