⚠️ Not legal advice. Processing times change frequently. Always verify at USCIS.gov. Consult a licensed immigration attorney for your case.
I-360 Processing Times by Service Center
| Service Center | Category | Processing Range | Data Date |
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| No data available — check USCIS.gov | |||
Source: USCIS.gov. Data updated regularly.
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About I-360 — Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
Form I-360 is used for: EB-4, Religious Workers. Processing times vary by USCIS service center and petition volume.
Premium processing (Form I-907) is available for many I-360 petitions — it guarantees a decision within 15 business days for an additional fee (currently $2,965).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does I-360 processing take in 2026?
As of April 2026, I-360 processing takes 6–18 months depending on the petition type and service center. Religious worker petitions and special immigrant juvenile petitions often face longer processing times due to case complexity and fraud review requirements. EB-4 Religious Worker petitions at the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) typically run 8–14 months. Special Immigrant Juvenile petitions vary widely by state court history and service center. Check current processing times at usvisastack.ai/processing-times/i-360.
Who can file I-360?
I-360 covers several categories: (1) Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) — dependent children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by a parent; (2) Religious workers — ministers, priests, nuns, monks serving in a religious denomination with a nonprofit religious organization in the US; (3) Amerasian children (born in certain countries to US citizen fathers); (4) Widow(er) of a US citizen; (5) Certain batterers and crime victims (VAWA self-petitioners). Each category has distinct eligibility requirements. Check uscis.gov/forms/i-360 for detailed requirements by category.
Is premium processing available for I-360?
Limited premium processing is available for some I-360 categories. As of 2024, premium processing (Form I-907) is available for I-360 petitions for: self-petitioning battered spouses/children of US lawful permanent residents (under VAWA), Amerasian children, and certain widow(er) petitions. Premium processing is not available for Religious Worker petitions (R-1 visa holders) or Special Immigrant Juvenile petitions. For those categories, there is no mechanism to pay for faster processing — check current times and respond immediately to any RFEs.
What is the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) process?
SIJ status (I-360) applies to children under 21 who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents. Step 1: Obtain a state court finding that the child is dependent on a US court and that reunification with a parent is not viable due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Step 2: File I-360 with USCIS. Step 3: After I-360 approval, file I-485 (adjustment of status) to get a green card. The state court order must be obtained before age 18 in most cases. SIJ beneficiaries generally cannot petition for their parents once they obtain green card — the bars on backward migration apply.