Updated August 2026

Form I-130 Processing Time at Vermont Service Center

EAC is historically associated with receipts issued through the Vermont Service Center. The prefix does not prove the case's current location.

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About the VSC
Full name
Vermont Service Center
Location
St. Albans, VT
Receipt prefix
EAC
Common abbreviation
VSC
Center notes

Form routing and workload change. Use the official selector for the exact form and category.

How to confirm your case is at the VSC

The receipt prefix can identify where USCIS originally receipted a filing. It does not prove which office currently holds the case.

Your receipt number starts with:
EACXXXXXXXXXX
= Receipt origin associated with Vermont Service Center; verify current handling separately

Transfers do not change the receipt number. Check your USCIS account or transfer notice for the current office. See all service centers for Form I-130 →

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Form I-130 take at the VSC in 2026?+
GreenLight does not publish a hand-authored Vermont Service Center estimate for Form I-130. Use the official USCIS tool and select the exact form, category, and office.
How do I know if my Form I-130 is at the VSC?+
A EAC prefix can identify where USCIS originally receipted the filing. It does not prove which office currently holds the case, and a transfer does not change the receipt number. Confirm current handling in your USCIS account or transfer notice.
What does a EAC receipt number mean?+
EAC identifies a receipt-number origin associated with Vermont Service Center. It is not a live routing code for the office currently holding the case. IOE is an electronic-processing prefix, not a service center.
Is the VSC faster or slower than other USCIS service centers?+
Processing times vary by form type and current workload. Form routing and workload change. Use the official selector for the exact form and category. Always check the official USCIS processing times page for the most current estimates.
Can I request expedited processing of my Form I-130 at the VSC?+
Yes. USCIS allows expedite requests for qualifying situations: severe financial loss, urgent humanitarian reasons, US government interests, or USCIS error. Submit your request through your online USCIS account or by calling 1-800-375-5283.

Form I-130 at other service centers

Form I-130 at CSC (WAC) →Form I-130 at NSC (LIN) →Form I-130 at TSC (SRC) →Form I-130 at NBC (MSC) →Form I-130 at PSC (YSC) →

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