As of June 2026USCIS 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.