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		<description><![CDATA[Readers may recall that the processing times noted above only pertain to the USCIS processing portion of the overall US visa process...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Those who read this blog with any frequency may have noticed that the administration routinely posts the estimated processing times from the <a title="United States Citizenship and Immigration Service" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/uscis/uscis-estimated-processing-times-k-1-cr-1-ir-1-k-3-k-2-k-4-eb-5-l-1-ead-ap/">United States Citizenship and Immigration Service</a> (USCIS) as a courtesy to the public-at-large. To <a title="quote directly" href="https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do">quote directly</a> from the official website of the USCIS, <a title="USCIS.gov" href="http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis">USCIS.gov</a>:</p>
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<caption>Field Office Processing Dates for <strong>California Service Center</strong> as of: <strong>April 30, 2011</strong></caption>
<thead>
<tr>
<th width="45" scope="col">Form</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Title</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Classification or Basis for Filing:</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Processing Timeframe:</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody title="I-102">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-102</th>
<td>Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Blanket L</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>E &#8211; Treaty traders and investors</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Visa to be issued abroad</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Change of status in the U.S.</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Extension of stay in the U.S.</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2A &#8211; Temporary workers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2B &#8211; Other temporary workers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-3 &#8211; Temporary trainees</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>L &#8211; Intracompany transfers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>O &#8211; Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>2 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>P &#8211; Athletes, artists, and entertainers</td>
<td>2 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Q &#8211; Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>R &#8211; Religious occupation</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>TN &#8211; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129F">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129F</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Fiance(e)</td>
<td>K-1/K-2 &#8211; Not yet married &#8211; fiance and/or dependent child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129F</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Fiance(e)</td>
<td>K-3/K-4 &#8211; Already married &#8211; spouse and/or dependent child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-130">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>September 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>May 7, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>June 1, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister</td>
<td>April 25, 2007</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-131">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>All other applicants for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-360">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>All other special immigrants</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Religious workers</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-485">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Employment-based adjustment applications</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-526">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-526</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur</td>
<td>For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-539">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change of status to H or L dependents</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change Status to the J exchange visitor category</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>All other change of status applications</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of stay for H and L dependents</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>All other extension applications</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-612">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-612</th>
<td>Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement</td>
<td>Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-751">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-751</th>
<td>Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-765">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student.  [(c)(3)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending asylum application  [(c)(8)]</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>All other applications for employment authorization</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-817">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-817</th>
<td>Application for Family Unity Benefits</td>
<td>Voluntary departure under the family unity program</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-821">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador extension</td>
<td>December 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador initial or late filing</td>
<td>December 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua extension</td>
<td>December 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing</td>
<td>December 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-824">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-824</th>
<td>Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition</td>
<td>To request further action on an approved application or petition</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-829">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-829</th>
<td>Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors)</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-829</th>
<td>Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273</td>
<td>September 12, 1997</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table id="ptResults" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%">
<caption>Field Office Processing Dates for <strong>Nebraska Service Center</strong> as of: <strong>April 30, 2011</strong></caption>
<thead>
<tr>
<th width="45" scope="col">Form</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Title</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Classification or Basis for Filing:</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Processing Timeframe:</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody title="I-102">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-102</th>
<td>Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Blanket L</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>E &#8211; Treaty traders and investors</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Visa to be issued abroad</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Change of status in the U.S.</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Extension of stay in the U.S.</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1C &#8211; Nurses</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2A &#8211; Temporary workers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2B &#8211; Other temporary workers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-3 &#8211; Temporary trainees</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>L &#8211; Intracompany transfers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>O &#8211; Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>P &#8211; Athletes, artists, and entertainers</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Q &#8211; Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>R &#8211; Religious occupation</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>TN &#8211; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-130">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21</td>
<td>September 9, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>September 9, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>September 9, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>September 9, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister</td>
<td>September 9, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-131">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>All other applicants for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-140">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Outstanding professor or researcher</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Multinational executive or manager</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Advanced degree or exceptional ability</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Skilled worker or professional</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Unskilled worker</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Schedule A Nurses</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-212">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-212</th>
<td>Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal</td>
<td>Readmission after deportation or removal</td>
<td>November 9, 2008</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-360">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>All other special immigrants</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)</td>
<td>November 9, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Religious workers</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-485">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Employment-based adjustment applications</td>
<td>December 2, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-526">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-526</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur</td>
<td>For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-539">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change of status to H or L dependents</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change Status to the J exchange visitor category</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>All other change of status applications</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of stay for H and L dependents</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>All other extension applications</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-612">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-612</th>
<td>Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement</td>
<td>Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-730">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-730</th>
<td>Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition</td>
<td>Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-765">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student.  [(c)(3)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending asylum application  [(c)(8)]</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>All other applications for employment authorization</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-817">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-817</th>
<td>Application for Family Unity Benefits</td>
<td>Voluntary departure under the family unity program</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-821">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador extension</td>
<td>January 11, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador initial or late filing</td>
<td>January 11, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua extension</td>
<td>January 11, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing</td>
<td>January 11, 2011</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-824">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-824</th>
<td>Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition</td>
<td>To request further action on an approved application or petition</td>
<td>November 21, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-829">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-829</th>
<td>Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors)</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-829</th>
<td>Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-90">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement</td>
<td>3.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>10-year renewal</td>
<td>January 3, 2011</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-90A">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90A</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement for Special Agricultral Workers (SAW)</td>
<td>3.5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-565">
<tr>
<th scope="row">N-565</th>
<td>Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document</td>
<td>U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-600">
<tr>
<th scope="row">N-600</th>
<td>Application for Certification of Citizenship</td>
<td>Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-643">
<tr>
<th scope="row">N-643</th>
<td>Application for Certification of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child</td>
<td>Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship on behalf of an adopted child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table id="ptResults" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%">
<caption>Field Office Processing Dates for <strong>Texas Service Center</strong> as of: <strong>April 30, 2011</strong></caption>
<thead>
<tr>
<th width="45" scope="col">Form</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Title</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Classification or Basis for Filing:</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Processing Timeframe:</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody title="I-102">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-102</th>
<td>Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94</td>
<td>January 22, 2011</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Blanket L</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>E &#8211; Treaty traders and investors</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Visa to be issued abroad</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Change of status in the U.S.</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Extension of stay in the U.S.</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1C &#8211; Nurses</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2A &#8211; Temporary workers</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2B &#8211; Other temporary workers</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-3 &#8211; Temporary trainees</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>L &#8211; Intracompany transfers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>O &#8211; Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>P &#8211; Athletes, artists, and entertainers</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Q &#8211; Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>R &#8211; Religious occupation</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>TN &#8211; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129F">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129F</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Fiance(e)</td>
<td>K-1/K-2 &#8211; Not yet married &#8211; fiance and/or dependent child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129F</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Fiance(e)</td>
<td>K-3/K-4 &#8211; Already married &#8211; spouse and/or dependent child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-130">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-131">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>All other applicants for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-140">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>September 4, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Outstanding professor or researcher</td>
<td>September 4, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Multinational executive or manager</td>
<td>September 4, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Advanced degree or exceptional ability</td>
<td>September 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Skilled worker or professional</td>
<td>September 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Unskilled worker</td>
<td>September 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver</td>
<td>September 7, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Schedule A Nurses</td>
<td>September 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-212">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-212</th>
<td>Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal</td>
<td>Readmission after deportation or removal</td>
<td>July 31, 2009</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-360">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>All other special immigrants</td>
<td>July 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)</td>
<td>July 31, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Religious workers</td>
<td>July 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-485">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Employment-based adjustment applications</td>
<td>October 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Under the Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA)</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Under the Indochinese Adjustment Act</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA)</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago</td>
<td>November 26, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-526">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-526</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur</td>
<td>For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States</td>
<td>September 29, 2008</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-612">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-612</th>
<td>Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement</td>
<td>Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-730">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-730</th>
<td>Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition</td>
<td>Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-751">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-751</th>
<td>Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents</td>
<td>June 29, 2008</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-765">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student.  [(c)(3)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending asylum application  [(c)(8)]</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>All other applications for employment authorization</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-817">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-817</th>
<td>Application for Family Unity Benefits</td>
<td>Voluntary departure under the family unity program</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-821">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador extension</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador initial or late filing</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua extension</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-824">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-824</th>
<td>Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition</td>
<td>To request further action on an approved application or petition</td>
<td>November 2, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-90">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement</td>
<td>March 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-565">
<tr>
<th scope="row">N-565</th>
<td>Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document</td>
<td>U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-600">
<tr>
<th scope="row">N-600</th>
<td>Application for Certification of Citizenship</td>
<td>Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table id="ptResults" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%">
<caption>Field Office Processing Dates for <strong>Vermont Service Center</strong> as of: <strong>April 30, 2011</strong></caption>
<thead>
<tr>
<th width="45" scope="col">Form</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Title</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Classification or Basis for Filing:</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Processing Timeframe:</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody title="I-102">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-102</th>
<td>Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Blanket L</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>E &#8211; Treaty traders and investors</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Visa to be issued abroad</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Change of status in the U.S.</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Extension of stay in the U.S.</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1C &#8211; Nurses</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2A &#8211; Temporary workers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2B &#8211; Other temporary workers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-3 &#8211; Temporary trainees</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>L &#8211; Intracompany transfers</td>
<td>March 13, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>O &#8211; Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>2 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>P &#8211; Athletes, artists, and entertainers</td>
<td>2 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Q &#8211; Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>R &#8211; Religious occupation</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>TN &#8211; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129F">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129F</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Fiance(e)</td>
<td>K-1/K-2 &#8211; Not yet married &#8211; fiance and/or dependent child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129F</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Fiance(e)</td>
<td>K-3/K-4 &#8211; Already married &#8211; spouse and/or dependent child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-130">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21</td>
<td>September 11, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21</td>
<td>November 27, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister</td>
<td>July 10, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-131">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document</td>
<td>September 14, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit</td>
<td>September 14, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>All other applicants for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-140">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Outstanding professor or researcher</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Multinational executive or manager</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Advanced degree or exceptional ability</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Skilled worker or professional</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Unskilled worker</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Schedule A Nurses</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-212">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-212</th>
<td>Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal</td>
<td>Readmission after deportation or removal</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-360">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>All other special immigrants</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Religious workers</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-485">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Employment-based adjustment applications</td>
<td>November 13, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Under the Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA)</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Under the Indochinese Adjustment Act</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA)</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-526">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-526</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur</td>
<td>For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-539">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change of status to H or L dependents</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change Status to the J exchange visitor category</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>All other change of status applications</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of stay for H and L dependents</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>All other extension applications</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-612">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-612</th>
<td>Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement</td>
<td>Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-730">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-730</th>
<td>Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition</td>
<td>Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-751">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-751</th>
<td>Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-765">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student.  [(c)(3)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending asylum application  [(c)(8)]</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)]</td>
<td>October 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)]</td>
<td>January 6, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>All other applications for employment authorization</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-817">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-817</th>
<td>Application for Family Unity Benefits</td>
<td>Voluntary departure under the family unity program</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-821">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador extension</td>
<td>October 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador initial or late filing</td>
<td>October 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua extension</td>
<td>October 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing</td>
<td>October 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-824">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-824</th>
<td>Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition</td>
<td>To request further action on an approved application or petition</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-829">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-829</th>
<td>Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors)</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-829</th>
<td>Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-90">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement</td>
<td>3.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>10-year renewal</td>
<td>March 31, 2009</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-90A">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90A</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement for Special Agricultral Workers (SAW)</td>
<td>3.5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-914">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-914</th>
<td>Application for T Non-immigrant Status</td>
<td>Provide temporary immigration benefits to an alien who is a victim of trafficking in persons, and immediate family</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-918">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-918</th>
<td>Petition for U Non-immigrant Status</td>
<td>Provide temporary immigration benefits to an alien who is a victim of qualifying criminal activity, and their qualifying family</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-565">
<tr>
<th scope="row">N-565</th>
<td>Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document</td>
<td>U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-600">
<tr>
<th scope="row">N-600</th>
<td>Application for Certification of Citizenship</td>
<td>Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-643">
<tr>
<th scope="row">N-643</th>
<td>Application for Certification of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child</td>
<td>Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship on behalf of an adopted child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Readers may recall that the processing times noted above only pertain to the <a title="USCIS" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/thailand-business/water-issues-of-concern-in-asia-while-uscis-poised-for-transformation/">USCIS</a> processing portion of the overall US visa process. Therefore, readers should not mistake the processing times noted above for the time it takes to actually acquire a visa. After a visa petition has been adjudicated by the officers at the USCIS, if approved, the case file is forwarded to the <a title="National Visa Center" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/analyzing-the-k-1-visa-and-the-cr-1-visa-under-current-processing-conditions/">National Visa Center</a> where it is then sent on to the <a title="US Embassy" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-embassy-afghanistan/us-embassy-kabul/us-embassy-afghanistan-to-begin-processing-visa-applications-after-20-year-hiatus/">US Embassy</a>, <a title="American Institute" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-embassy-afghanistan/us-embassy-kabul/us-embassy-in-kabul-afghanistan-holiday-closing-schedule-2011/">American Institute</a>, or <a title="US Consulate" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/doj-dhs-and-ftc-collaborating-to-combat-immigration-scams/">US Consulate</a> with appropriate Consular jurisdiction. This phase of the process is referred to as Consular Processing. <a title="Consular Processing" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/i-601-waiver/uscis-memo-on-expedited-adjudication-of-i-601-waiver-applications/">Consular Processing</a> can sometimes be quite quick while, in some cases, the process can be rather cumbersome if the facts of the case are extremely complex.</p>
<p>For related information please see: <a title="K1 Visa Thailand" href="http://www.legal.co.th">K1 Visa Thailand</a>.</p>
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