I-751 Processing Time 2026
Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence: how long USCIS takes, from its own quarterly data for Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2026 (FY2026 Q3).
National median
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.
Trend by quarter
National median in months for each USCIS fiscal-year quarter we have the report for (FY = October–September). “n/a” = USCIS no longer hosts that quarter’s report.
| Quarter | National median (months) |
|---|---|
| FY26 Q3 Apr–Jun 2026 | 22.6 |
| FY26 Q2 Jan–Mar 2026 | 25.0 |
| FY26 Q1 Oct–Dec 2025 | — |
| FY25 Q4 Jul–Sep 2025 | 18.8 |
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Open the case tracker →What is Form I-751?
Form I-751 is filed by conditional residents who got a 2-year green card through marriage, to remove the conditions and receive a 10-year card. It is filed in the 90 days before the 2-year card expires.
The receipt notice extends conditional resident status while the petition is pending; carry it with your card.
Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (uscis.gov)
What affects the processing time
- Evidence that the marriage was entered in good faith.
- Whether USCIS schedules an interview.
- Waiver filings (divorce, abuse, hardship) often take longer.
- Security and background checks, which can take much longer for some applicants.
- Requests for Evidence (RFE): the clock keeps running while you gather and mail the response, and the case waits for it.
Typical steps
- Receipt notice extends your statusThe I-751 receipt notice extends your conditional resident status (and work authorization) for 48 months past the card’s expiration. Carry it with your card.uscis.gov
- Biometrics appointmentA notice schedules fingerprints/photo at an Application Support Center. Missing it without rescheduling can lead to denial.uscis.gov
- Request for Evidence (if needed)USCIS may ask for more documents. Answer by the deadline on the notice.
- Interview (if scheduled)USCIS may schedule an interview.uscis.gov
- DecisionIf approved, a 10-year green card is produced and mailed.uscis.gov
FAQ
How long does I-751 take in 2026?
In USCIS’s latest quarterly report (Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2026 (FY2026 Q3)) the national median for I-751 was 22.6 months. Half of the cases completed in that quarter took longer, and your office may be faster or slower.
Can I file N-400 while my I-751 is pending?
Many people do once they meet the naturalization requirements; USCIS can decide both together at the N-400 interview. Talk to an attorney if your case is not straightforward.
My case is taking longer than the median. What can I do?
Look up your form and office on USCIS’s official processing-times page. If your receipt date is earlier than the “receipt date for a case inquiry” it shows, you can ask USCIS about the case through e-Request. Answer any notices on time, and consider an attorney if something looks wrong.
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).
- Download the report (uscis.gov)
- USCIS immigration and citizenship data
- Office-level processing times (egov.uscis.gov)
This page is rebuilt automatically when USCIS publishes a new quarter.