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18th October 2010
US Visa Process: USCIS Service Center Estimated Processing Times
Posted by : admin
Regular readers of this blog are likely to note that the administration often posts the most recent USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service) estimated processing times in an effort to provide insight to those researching United States Immigration for the first time. Depending upon the visa category that is sought, the USCIS processing time may vary as different visa categories require unique adjudication. The following time frames were quoted directly from the official website of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service:
Form | Title | Classification or Basis for Filing: | Processing Timeframe: |
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I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 | 2.5 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Blanket L | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | E – Treaty traders and investors | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Visa to be issued abroad | June 10, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. | June 10, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. | June 10, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2A – Temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2B – Other temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-3 – Temporary trainees | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | L – Intracompany transfers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | O – Extraordinary ability | 2 Weeks |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | P – Athletes, artists, and entertainers | 2 Weeks |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Q – Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | R – Religious occupation | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | TN – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional | 2 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-1/K-2 – Not yet married – fiance and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-3/K-4 – Already married – spouse and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | February 8, 2007 |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | September 1, 2006 |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Religious workers | 5 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications | 4 Months |
I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to H or L dependents | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change Status to the J exchange visitor category | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other change of status applications | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for H and L dependents | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other extension applications | 2.5 Months |
I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 4 Months |
I-751 | Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents | 6 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | 3 Weeks |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 3 Months |
I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | Voluntary departure under the family unity program | 6 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador extension | April 16, 2010 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador initial or late filing | April 16, 2010 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua extension | April 16, 2010 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing | April 16, 2010 |
I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | 3 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) | 6 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 | September 12, 1997 |
Form | Title | Classification or Basis for Filing: | Processing Timeframe: |
---|---|---|---|
I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 | 2.5 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-1/K-2 – Not yet married – fiance and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-3/K-4 – Already married – spouse and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | October 2, 2005 |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | February 16, 2005 |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Extraordinary ability | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Outstanding professor or researcher | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Multinational executive or manager | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Skilled worker or professional | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Unskilled worker | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Schedule A Nurses | 4 Months |
I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal | Readmission after deportation or removal | November 10, 2008 |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) | November 10, 2008 |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Religious workers | 5 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Indochinese Adjustment Act | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to H or L dependents | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change Status to the J exchange visitor category | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other change of status applications | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for H and L dependents | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other extension applications | 2.5 Months |
I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 4 Months |
I-730 | Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition | Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee | 5 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | July 16, 2010 |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 3 Months |
I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | Voluntary departure under the family unity program | 6 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador extension | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador initial or late filing | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua extension | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing | 3 Months |
I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | 3 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) | 6 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 | 6 Months |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement | 3.5 Months |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | 10-year renewal | 3.5 Months |
I-90A | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement for Special Agricultral Workers (SAW) | 3.5 Months |
N-565 | Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document | U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate | 6 Months |
N-600 | Application for Certification of Citizenship | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship | 5 Months |
N-643 | Application for Certification of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship on behalf of an adopted child | 5 Months |
Form | Title | Classification or Basis for Filing: | Processing Timeframe: |
---|---|---|---|
I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 | 2.5 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Blanket L | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | E – Treaty traders and investors | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Visa to be issued abroad | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1C – Nurses | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2A – Temporary workers | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2B – Other temporary workers | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-3 – Temporary trainees | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | L – Intracompany transfers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | O – Extraordinary ability | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | P – Athletes, artists, and entertainers | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Q – Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | R – Religious occupation | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | TN – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional | December 28, 2007 |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | 5 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Extraordinary ability | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Outstanding professor or researcher | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Multinational executive or manager | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Skilled worker or professional | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Unskilled worker | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Schedule A Nurses | 4 Months |
I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal | Readmission after deportation or removal | March 2, 2009 |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) | March 2, 2009 |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Religious workers | 5 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications | April 18, 2010 |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Indochinese Adjustment Act | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago | April 25, 2010 |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | October 1, 2008 |
I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 4 Months |
I-730 | Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition | Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee | 5 Months |
I-751 | Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents | June 16, 2008 |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | 3 Weeks |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 3 Months |
I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | Voluntary departure under the family unity program | 6 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador extension | December 1, 2009 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador initial or late filing | December 1, 2009 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua extension | December 1, 2009 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing | December 1, 2009 |
I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | March 27, 2010 |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement | March 2, 2010 |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | 10-year renewal | 3.5 Months |
N-565 | Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document | U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate | 6 Months |
N-600 | Application for Certification of Citizenship | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship | 5 Months |
Form | Title | Classification or Basis for Filing: | Processing Timeframe: |
---|---|---|---|
I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 | 2.5 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Blanket L | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | E – Treaty traders and investors | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Visa to be issued abroad | June 5, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. | June 5, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. | May 22, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1C – Nurses | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2A – Temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2B – Other temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-3 – Temporary trainees | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | L – Intracompany transfers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | O – Extraordinary ability | 2 Weeks |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | P – Athletes, artists, and entertainers | 2 Weeks |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Q – Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | R – Religious occupation | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | TN – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional | 2 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-1/K-2 – Not yet married – fiance and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-3/K-4 – Already married – spouse and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | 5 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal | Readmission after deportation or removal | 4 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Religious workers | 5 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications | May 1, 2010 |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Indochinese Adjustment Act | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories | May 22, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to H or L dependents | May 22, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change Status to the J exchange visitor category | May 22, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other change of status applications | May 22, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students | May 22, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for H and L dependents | May 22, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors | May 22, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other extension applications | May 22, 2010 |
I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 4 Months |
I-751 | Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents | 6 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | 3 Weeks |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 3 Months |
I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | Voluntary departure under the family unity program | 6 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador extension | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador initial or late filing | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua extension | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing | 3 Months |
I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | 3 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) | 6 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 | 6 Months |
N-565 | Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document | U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate | 6 Months |
N-643 | Application for Certification of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship on behalf of an adopted child | 5 Months |
After a petition is submitted to either a USCIS lockbox or Service Center, the adjudication of the petition will generally occur based upon the order in which said petition is received. It should be noted that the above processing time estimates do not take into account the time it takes for the National Visa Center to process visa applications. Furthermore, Consular Processing at a US Mission, US Embassy or US Consulate abroad can add to the overall visa processing time. Therefore, even if a visa petition is approved, this does not mean that a visa will be immediately issued.
For further related information please see: K1 visa, L1 visa, E1 visa, E2 visa, or EB5 visa.
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