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 |
The I-129 median figures above cover a broader group of cases and are not an E-2-specific deadline. Our guide to E-2 change-of-status processing time explains the relevant USCIS stages, when premium processing is available and where to check current estimates.
Several factors can influence how long your immigration application takes to process:
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