Green Cards, Citizenship, K-1 Visas, EE Visas, EB5, L1 Visas and Employment-Based Immigration: What to Expect
After marked improvements in processing speed during 2024, the current fiscal year (beginning in October) has seen a slowdown across most immigration categories—except for the fiancé visa petition. While some forms now take longer, processing times for many common applications remain at or near pre-pandemic levels.
Key updates:
Below is a summary of the median processing times for key immigration forms. Median times reflect the period in which 50% of cases were completed.
| Form | Purpose | Current Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| I-90 | Green Card Replacement/Renewal | 0.9 months |
| I-130 (U.S. citizen) | Petition for Alien Relative | 14.4 months |
| I-130 (Green card) | Petition for Alien Relative | 35 months |
| I-485 (Family) | Adjustment of Status | 9.5 months |
| I-485 (Employment) | Adjustment of Status | 6.9 months |
| I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) | 6–8 months |
| I-129 (Regular) | Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker | 3.8 months |
| I-129 (Premium) | Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker | 12 days |
| I-140 (Regular) | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | 7.6 months |
| I-140 (Premium) | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | 21 days |
| N-400 | Application for Naturalization | 5.6 months |
| I-751 | Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence | 21.8 months |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | 1.9 months |
| I-131 | Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole) | 6.4 months |
| ETA-9089 | PERM Labor Certification (DOL – Analyst Review) | 497 days |
Several factors can influence how long your immigration application takes to process:
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