USCIS Processing Times
Current USCIS processing time ranges by form type and service center, updated March 2026. See our methodology.
Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
| Office / Service Center | Processing Time | Receipts Being Processed |
|---|---|---|
| California Service Center | 3 Months to 6 Months | Filed between September 24, 2025 and December 24, 2025 |
| Nebraska Service Center | 4 Months to 6.5 Months | Filed between September 17, 2025 and December 17, 2025 |
| Texas Service Center | 3.5 Months to 5.5 Months | Filed between October 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 |
| Vermont Service Center | 3 Months to 7 Months | Filed between September 10, 2025 and December 10, 2025 |
Petition for Alien Relative
| Office / Service Center | Processing Time | Receipts Being Processed |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago IL Field Office | 9 Months to 28.5 Months | Filed between June 22, 2023 and December 22, 2023 |
| Los Angeles CA Field Office | 12 Months to 31 Months | Filed between April 1, 2023 and October 1, 2023 |
| NBC | 6.5 Months to 16 Months | Filed between August 22, 2024 and November 22, 2024 |
| New York NY Field Office | 10 Months to 26 Months | Filed between May 15, 2023 and November 15, 2023 |
| Phoenix AZ Field Office | 12.5 Months to 33 Months | Filed between March 22, 2023 and September 22, 2023 |
Application for Travel Document
| Office / Service Center | Processing Time | Receipts Being Processed |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Service Center | 7.5 Months to 13.5 Months | Filed between May 22, 2025 and September 22, 2025 |
| Potomac Service Center | 6 Months to 10 Months | Filed between June 22, 2025 and October 22, 2025 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
| Office / Service Center | Processing Time | Receipts Being Processed |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Service Center | 4 Months to 8 Months | Filed between September 22, 2025 and November 22, 2025 |
| Texas Service Center | 4.5 Months to 9 Months | Filed between September 1, 2025 and November 1, 2025 |
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
| Office / Service Center | Processing Time | Receipts Being Processed |
|---|---|---|
| National Benefits Center | 18 Months to 30 Months | Filed between December 1, 2023 and June 1, 2024 |
| Nebraska Service Center | 14 Months to 24 Months | Filed between March 1, 2024 and September 1, 2024 |
| Texas Service Center | 16 Months to 28 Months | Filed between January 15, 2024 and July 15, 2024 |
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
| Office / Service Center | Processing Time | Receipts Being Processed |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Service Center | 3 Months to 5.5 Months | Filed between October 22, 2025 and January 22, 2026 |
| Potomac Service Center | 4 Months to 7 Months | Filed between September 22, 2025 and December 22, 2025 |
Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
| Office / Service Center | Processing Time | Receipts Being Processed |
|---|---|---|
| California Service Center | 18 Months to 30 Months | Filed between September 22, 2023 and March 22, 2024 |
| Nebraska Service Center | 21 Months to 30 Months | Filed between June 22, 2023 and December 22, 2023 |
Application for Employment Authorization
| Office / Service Center | Processing Time | Receipts Being Processed |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Service Center | 4.5 Months to 7 Months | Filed between August 22, 2025 and November 22, 2025 |
| Potomac Service Center | 5 Months to 7.5 Months | Filed between August 1, 2025 and November 1, 2025 |
| Texas Service Center | 4 Months to 7 Months | Filed between September 1, 2025 and December 1, 2025 |
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
| Office / Service Center | Processing Time | Receipts Being Processed |
|---|---|---|
| NBC | 12.5 Months to 18 Months | Filed between September 22, 2024 and December 22, 2024 |
Application for Naturalization
| Office / Service Center | Processing Time | Receipts Being Processed |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta GA Field Office | 12 Months to 18 Months | Filed between March 22, 2025 and June 22, 2025 |
| Chicago IL Field Office | 9 Months to 15 Months | Filed between June 22, 2025 and September 22, 2025 |
| Los Angeles CA Field Office | 11 Months to 17 Months | Filed between April 22, 2025 and July 22, 2025 |
| New York NY Field Office | 10 Months to 16 Months | Filed between May 22, 2025 and August 22, 2025 |
| San Francisco CA Field Office | 10.5 Months to 15.5 Months | Filed between May 1, 2025 and August 1, 2025 |
About USCIS Processing Times
USCIS processing times show the range of time it takes the agency to complete a case from the date it was received. The data reflects cases currently being processed at each service center.
How to read the times: A range like "3 Months to 6 Months" means USCIS is currently processing cases filed between 3 and 6 months ago. Your case may be processed faster or slower.
Premium Processing: Many I-129 and I-140 petitions can be upgraded to premium processing (typically 15 business days) for an additional fee. Check USCIS for current premium processing availability.
Source: USCIS Processing Times Tool, updated monthly.