For those who follow this blog with any degree of regularity it may have noticed that the administration routinely posts the updated processing times for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). To quote directly from the official website of USCIS:
Field Office Processing Dates for California Service Center as of: February 28, 2011
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 |
2 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. |
2 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. |
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 |
September 27, 2007 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 |
May 7, 2010 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 |
June 1, 2010 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister |
April 25, 2007 |
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 |
September 16, 2010 |
I-360 |
Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant |
Religious workers |
September 16, 2010 |
I-485 |
Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status |
Employment-based adjustment applications |
July 16, 2010 |
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 |
October 16, 2010 |
I-821 |
Application for Temporary Protected Status |
El Salvador initial or late filing |
October 16, 2010 |
I-821 |
Application for Temporary Protected Status |
Honduras and Nicaragua extension |
October 16, 2010 |
I-821 |
Application for Temporary Protected Status |
Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing |
October 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 |
Field Office Processing Dates for Nebraska Service Center as of: February 28, 2011
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-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 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 |
April 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 |
October 21, 2010 |
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 |
October 16, 2010 |
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 9, 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 9, 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 |
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)] |
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-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 |
Field Office Processing Dates for Texas Service Center as of: February 28, 2011
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 |
November 7, 2010 |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
Blanket L |
2 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
E – Treaty traders and investors |
December 27, 2007 |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-1B – Specialty occupation – Visa to be issued abroad |
2 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. |
2 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. |
2 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-1C – Nurses |
2 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-2A – Temporary workers |
December 27, 2007 |
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-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Extraordinary ability |
August 25, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Outstanding professor or researcher |
August 26, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Multinational executive or manager |
August 27, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Advanced degree or exceptional ability |
August 29, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Skilled worker or professional |
August 31, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Unskilled worker |
September 1, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver |
August 30, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Schedule A Nurses |
August 28, 2010 |
I-212 |
Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal |
Readmission after deportation or removal |
June 30, 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) |
June 30, 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 |
August 11, 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 |
October 2, 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 |
September 29, 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 |
September 27, 2010 |
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 29, 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 |
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 |
July 11, 2010 |
I-90 |
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card |
Initial issuance or replacement |
March 1, 2010 |
I-90 |
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card |
10-year renewal |
September 30, 2007 |
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 |
Field Office Processing Dates for Vermont Service Center as of: February 28, 2011
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 |
2 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. |
2 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. |
2 Months |
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 |
September 11, 2010 |
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 |
July 3, 2010 |
I-131 |
Application for Travel Document |
Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document |
July 31, 2010 |
I-131 |
Application for Travel Document |
Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit |
July 31, 2010 |
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 |
August 26, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Outstanding professor or researcher |
August 27, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Multinational executive or manager |
August 28, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Advanced degree or exceptional ability |
August 30, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Skilled worker or professional |
September 1, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Unskilled worker |
September 2, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver |
August 31, 2010 |
I-140 |
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
Schedule A Nurses |
August 29, 2010 |
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 |
October 23, 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 |
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-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)] |
October 31, 2010 |
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 |
October 31, 2010 |
I-821 |
Application for Temporary Protected Status |
El Salvador initial or late filing |
October 31, 2010 |
I-821 |
Application for Temporary Protected Status |
Honduras and Nicaragua extension |
October 31, 2010 |
I-821 |
Application for Temporary Protected Status |
Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing |
October 31, 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 |
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 |
March 31, 2009 |
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 |
It should be noted that these processing times only represent the processing times for USCIS. During the US visa process, an applicant for, say, a K-1 visa (US fiance visa) or a CR-1 visa (or any visa which requires an approved immigration petition) must undergo Consular Processing following USCIS approval. Therefore, in most cases the approved petition will be sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) before being forwarded to the US Embassy or US Consulate with appropriate jurisdiction. Meanwhile, those who utilize Direct Consular Filing methods or submit an I-130 petition with USCIS abroad should disregard the times noted above as they only pertain to USCIS Service Centers in the USA.
For related information please see: US Embassy Thailand or Consular Processing.
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At the time of this writing, the United States Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand is closed due to the political unrest in the urban areas surrounding the Embassy compound. That being said, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Centers in the United States are likely not impacted by this state of affairs. As a result, USCIS is processing petitions in much the same manner as usual. Below are the current USCIS processing time estimates for commonly filed US Family Immigration Petitions:
These estimates for the California Service Center were posted on the USCIS website on May 14, 2010:
I-129F |
Petition for Alien Fiance(e) |
K-1/K-2 – Not yet married – fiance and/or dependent child |
6 Months |
I-129F |
Petition for Alien Fiance(e) |
K-3/K-4 – Already married – spouse and/or dependent child |
6 Months |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 |
6 Months |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 |
September 09, 2005 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 |
June 09, 2002 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister |
May 16, 2001 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 |
December 02, 2007 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 |
July 02, 2003 |
I-131 |
Application for Travel Document |
All other applicants for advance parole |
3 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
E – Treaty traders and investors |
2 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
L – Intracompany transfers |
30 Days |
These estimates for the Vermont Service Center were posted on the USCIS website on May 14, 2010:
I-129F |
Petition for Alien Fiance(e) |
K-1/K-2 – Not yet married – fiance and/or dependent child |
6 Months |
I-129F |
Petition for Alien Fiance(e) |
K-3/K-4 – Already married – spouse and/or dependent child |
6 Months |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 |
6 Months |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 |
July 01, 2009 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 |
May 13, 2009 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister |
6 Months |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 |
November 26, 2008 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 |
July 27, 2009 |
I-131 |
Application for Travel Document |
Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit |
3 Months |
I-131 |
Application for Travel Document |
All other applicants for advance parole |
3 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
E – Treaty traders and investors |
2 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
L – Intracompany transfers |
30 Days |
Please note that these time estimates do not take into account National Visa Center Processing and Consular Processing at an Embassy or Consulate abroad. For those interested in updated information regarding Consular Processing in Thailand please see: US Embassy Thailand or US Embassy Bangkok.
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