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Latest USCIS Processing Times –  Year 2025

Green Cards, Citizenship, K-1 Visas, EE Visas, EB5, L1 Visas and Employment-Based Immigration: What to Expect


USCIS Wait Times Increasing in 2025

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:

  • Form I-129F (Fiancé Visa): Processing times have increased in 2025.
  • Form N-400 (Citizenship): Currently seeing its fastest turnaround since 2016.
  • Form I-765 (Employment Authorization via AOS): Now processed faster than any year since 2017.

USCIS Processing Times at a Glance – March 2025

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.

FormPurposeCurrent Processing Time
I-90Green Card Replacement/Renewal0.9 months
I-130 (U.S. citizen)Petition for Alien Relative14.4 months
I-130 (Green card)Petition for Alien Relative35 months
I-485 (Family)Adjustment of Status9.5 months
I-485 (Employment)Adjustment of Status6.9 months
I-129FPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)6–8 months
I-129 (Regular)Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker3.8 months
I-129 (Premium)Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker12 days
I-140 (Regular)Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker7.6 months
I-140 (Premium)Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker21 days
N-400Application for Naturalization5.6 months
I-751Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence21.8 months
I-765Application for Employment Authorization1.9 months
I-131Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)6.4 months
ETA-9089PERM Labor Certification (DOL – Analyst Review)497 days

Understanding USCIS and DOL Processing Times

Several factors can influence how long your immigration application takes to process:

  • Form Type: Each application (e.g., family-based, employment-based, citizenship) follows a different timeline.
    • Examples: I-130, I-129F, I-485, I-140, I-129, N-400, I-765, I-131, I-751, ETA-9089
  • Processing Agency:
    • USCIS handles most immigration forms.
    • The Department of Labor (DOL) processes Form ETA-9089 (PERM).
  • Location Matters: USCIS processing speeds can vary based on the service center or field office. Urban offices tend to experience higher volumes and longer waits.
  • Immigration Category: Employment-based visas are divided into categories (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3), and nonimmigrant petitions (e.g., H-1B, L-1, O-1) also have specific timelines.
  • Premium Processing Options: Available for select I-129 and I-140 petitions, premium processing significantly reduces wait times. Note: PERM Labor Certifications are not eligible for premium processing.

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Alexander Jovy - Senior Immigration Expert
Article Written by Alexander Jovy, Co-Managing Partner at Global Immigration Partners. Senior immigration expert with 15+ years in business and investor visas.