I’m still waiting interview January 2025 responded to Rfe same month have not heard anything since

Have you called them or made any moves?

There is no formal “clock” tied to interview date or RFE receipt date for processing time calculations. Instead, USCIS processes I-130/I-485 cases based on final adjudication readiness, meaning the timeline is measured from filing until a decision is issued, not from interview completion or RFE receipt confirmation. An interview or RFE response being received simply means the case is in an active adjudication stage, but it does not reset or define a new processing timeline. Delays after interview or RFE receipt are typically driven by background checks, supervisory review, or pending eligibility verification, all of which must be completed before approval. Therefore, waiting periods after an interview or RFE (even several months) are common and not, by themselves, indicative of a problem. The key risk factor is not the elapsed time since interview or RFE receipt, but whether USCIS issues a new RFE, Notice of Intent to Deny, or case transfer, which would signal substantive review issues. Otherwise, continued pending status is generally normal queue-based processing. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask them in our next Lawfully office hours session! - Attorney MaryJoy Chuba (All information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney - client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)