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US Visa Processing Times 2026

Current USCIS processing times for all 15 major US immigration forms, updated from official data. Select any form to see processing timelines broken down by service center — critical for H-1B, green card, and citizenship applications.

Most Searched Processing Times

I-765 EAD (Work Permit) 2.0–7.0 months I-140 Immigrant Worker 0.8–38.0 months I-485 Adjustment of Status 8.0–36.0 months I-130 Family Petition 12.0–23.5 months N-400 Citizenship 8.0–18.5 months

All USCIS Forms — Current Processing Times

Select any form to view detailed processing times broken down by service center and petition category.

I-129 — Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN · 0.5–5.0 months I-130 — Petition for Alien Relatives Family-Based Green Card · 12.0–23.5 months I-131 — Application for Travel Document Advance Parole, Refugee Travel · 4.0–12.0 months I-140 — Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 · 0.8–38.0 months I-212 — Application for Permission to Reapply Admission after Deportation · See current times I-360 — Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant EB-4, Religious Workers · See current times I-485 — Application to Register Permanent Residence Adjustment of Status (Green Card) · 8.0–36.0 months I-526 — Immigrant Petition by Alien Investors EB-5 Investor Visa · 8.0–48.0 months I-539 — Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Status Extension/Change · See current times I-589 — Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal Asylum · See current times I-601A — Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Waiver for Unlawful Presence · See current times I-765 — Application for Employment Authorization EAD (Work Permit) · 2.0–7.0 months I-821D — Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals DACA · See current times I-824 — Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition Duplicate Approval Notice · See current times N-400 — Application for Naturalization U.S. Citizenship · 8.0–18.5 months
⚠️ Processing times change frequently. Always verify at USCIS.gov before making filing decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does USCIS take to process applications?
USCIS processing times vary by form and service center. As of April 2026: I-765 EAD takes 3–7 months, I-140 immigrant petitions take 3–17 months, I-485 adjustment of status takes 8–24+ months, I-130 family petitions take 12–36+ months, and N-400 naturalization takes 8–14 months. Use USVisaStack's real-time tracker above for the latest estimates by service center.
Which USCIS service center is fastest?
Processing speeds vary by form type and petition category — no single service center is fastest across all forms. For employment-based petitions, California (WAC) and Nebraska (LIN) service centers often process I-140 petitions faster than others. For I-485 adjustment, National Benefits Center (NBC) handles most cases. Use the form-specific pages above to compare service center speeds for your exact form.
How do I check my USCIS processing time?
You have two options: (1) Check official estimates at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times — select your form and service center; (2) Use USVisaStack's tracker (this page) for a direct comparison across all forms and service centers. To check the status of a specific case, enter your receipt number at usvisastack.ai/tools/case-status. USVisaStack also sends email alerts when processing times change for your form type.
What does "USCIS processing time" mean?
USCIS processing time is the time from when USCIS receives your petition to when they take action (approve, deny, or issue an RFE). It does not include mailing time, consular processing, or NVC processing for immigrant visas.