SAVE Verification Response Time

Current Response Time

• Initial Verification Response Time: SAVE provides an initial response within seconds. Most requests are verified at initial verification and do not require additional verification.
• Additional Verification Response Time: Approximately 7 federal workdays as of June/July 2025.

Tips for Reducing Response Times

Additional verification occurs when SAVE cannot provide a response at initial verification or the agency requests additional verification. An immigration identifier is required for additional verification. Additional verification takes more time because a manual review is generally required. Response times vary depending upon the complexity of the case.

To minimize the need for additional processing times, agencies should follow these best practices when submitting a SAVE case:

• Avoid data entry errors: Ensure that the applicant’s name, date of birth, and  enumerators are entered exactly as provided by the applicant or as they appear on the applicant’s documentation. Data entry errors often require additional manual verification to resolve.
• Provide all available information: Include all  enumerators SAVE allows that are provided by the applicant. For example, if the applicant presents a Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document, and a Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, enter the USCIS number from the I-766 and the I-94 number into SAVE.
• Provide the most current information: When submitting immigration enumerators, use information from the most recently issued immigration documentation when creating a SAVE case. Examples of immigration documents and the enumerators contained in them are available on the SAVE Commonly Used Immigration Documents webpage. If an applicant needs their most recent Form I-94 issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), they can use CBP’s I-94 website to retrieve a copy.