An average combines unlike matters
A single category contains applicants from different sectors with different histories and evidence quality. A quarterly approval rate does not show how persuasive one particular record is.
Trends that can be monitored
It is useful to follow receipts, decisions, requests for evidence and the pending caseload. Quarterly movement also reflects the composition of filings, workload allocation and changes in reporting.
How we use the data
Statistics provide planning context. Readiness is assessed from the applicant's facts, the category requirements and the quality of independent support.
Primary sources
Official documents for “The limits of applying USCIS statistics to an individual case”
Check the publication date, the legal status of the document and the version in force on the relevant filing date.
Nikita Samotsvetov
Nikita Samotsvetov is the founder of Samotsvet. He is responsible for strategy and quality control in case preparation.