FAQ

What Does WAC Receipt Number Mean?

WAC is the receipt number prefix for the California Service Center (CSC), also known as the Western Adjudication Center. CSC processes various petitions including I-130, I-129, and certain employment-based applications. Processing times vary by form type.

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