USCIS Processing Times 2026 by Form

National median processing times for 15 common USCIS forms, from USCIS’s quarterly report for Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2026 (FY2026 Q3). Pick a form for the trend, typical steps and FAQ.

Half of the cases USCIS completed in Apr–Jun 2026 took this long or less (national median). Your case may differ: offices and individual cases vary. Not legal advice.

FormCategoryNational medianvs. previous report
I-485Adjustment of status (green card)Employment-based6.0 months+1.1
I-485Family-based7.0 months+1.1
I-485Asylum-based25.6 months+3.6
I-485Refugee-based17.6 months+3.0
I-485Cuban Adjustment16.3 months−3.2
I-485Other21.0 months+0.3
I-140Immigrant petition for alien workers—3.9 months+0.5
I-765Employment authorization (EAD / work permit)Based on pending I-485 (c)(9)6.4 months+2.1
I-765All other categories (not I-485, asylum or DACA based)3.3 months−1.2
I-765Asylum-based0.8 months+0.2
I-765DACA4.1 months+0.2
I-131Travel document (advance parole, re-entry permit)Advance parole (applicant in the US)5.8 months−0.7
I-131Travel documents / other I-131 (re-entry permit, refugee travel doc)14.4 months−0.8
I-131Parole in Place14.6 months+2.0
I-130Petition for alien relativeImmediate relative (spouse, parent, child under 21 of a US citizen)13.0 months+0.5
I-130All other relatives (preference categories)43.3 months+3.9
N-400Application for naturalizationCivilian9.5 months+2.1
N-400Military2.6 months−1.1
I-129Petition for a nonimmigrant worker (H-1B, L-1, O-1…)—9.5 months+2.4
I-539Extend / change nonimmigrant status (H-4, B-2, F-1…)—5.7 months+2.3
I-751Remove conditions on residence—22.6 months−2.4
I-129FPetition for alien fiancé(e)—9.0 months+1.5
I-90Replace / renew green card—5.5 months−3.8
I-360Amerasian, widow(er) or special immigrant—6.4 months+0.3
I-601AProvisional unlawful presence waiver—25.4 months+1.4
I-821DDACA—4.1 months+0.2
N-600Certificate of citizenship (incl. N-600K)—6.9 months+0.8

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Source

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, “Number of Service-wide Forms By Quarter, Form Status, and Processing Time”, Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2026 (FY2026 Q3), data queried 7/2026 (quarterly_all_forms_fy2026_q3_v1.xlsx).

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