The USCIS is a bloated and complex bureaucratic institution. Every year, they receive hundreds of thousands of petitions from people looking to legally live in the United States, to come into the country to work, or to simply change their current immigration status. For people who are looking to achieve any of these goals, dealing with the USCIS could be a frustrating and confusing process.
Perhaps the most common reason for an immigration delay is a lack of clear information on an immigration petition. Any immigration paperwork must contain vital information, such as:
Current residents
Current work situation
Information about family members
The reasons for the application
Inaccurate or incomplete information in any of these areas often leads to a significant delay while USCIS performs an investigation into the matter. False information could even lead to a denial of a petition or the starting of deportation proceedings.