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As of June 2026

USCIS Processing Time Estimator

How long does each USCIS form take? Below are approximate national median processing times for the most common forms. Pick a form for the breakdown by case type. These are estimates from public data, not a guarantee for your specific case.

I-130~14 months

Petition for Alien Relative

Sponsor a family member for a green card

I-485~11 months

Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Apply for a green card from inside the United States

N-400~6 months

Application for Naturalization

Become a U.S. citizen

I-765~3 months

Application for Employment Authorization (EAD)

Get a work permit

I-140~8 months

Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker

Employer sponsors a worker for a green card

I-90~6 months

Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card

Renew or replace a green card

I-131~7 months

Application for Travel Document

Apply for advance parole or a re-entry permit

I-751~21 months

Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

Remove conditions from a 2-year marriage-based green card

N-600~10 months

Application for Certificate of Citizenship

Prove citizenship acquired or derived through a parent

I-129F~9 months

Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)

Sponsor a fiancé(e) for a K-1 visa

I-821D~6 months

Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Request or renew DACA protection

I-539~8 months

Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

Extend or change a nonimmigrant (temporary) status

Approximate snapshot compiled from public sources (Boundless, Manifest Law, CitizenPath, immigration-firm trackers, and USCIS published median figures). Not live USCIS data. Figures are national-median estimates in months and vary widely by service center, field office, and case specifics. Always confirm at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times.