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USCIS processing time reference

Find a form's purpose, official instructions, and the correct processing-time entry point. We do not cache or guess time estimates, so you are not shown stale data.

Times vary by form category and processing officeCheck current official times

10 common forms

I-130

Petition for Alien Relative

Family

For a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to establish a qualifying family relationship.

I-485

Application to Adjust Status

Status & documents

For an eligible applicant in the United States to apply for permanent residence.

I-765

Application for Employment Authorization

Employment

To request or renew an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

I-90

Replace Permanent Resident Card

Status & documents

To renew or replace a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

N-400

Application for Naturalization

Citizenship

For an eligible permanent resident to apply for U.S. citizenship.

I-129F

Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)

Family

For a U.S. citizen to petition for a foreign fiancé(e) in connection with a K-1 visa.

I-140

Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers

Employment

For an employer or eligible self-petitioner to request employment-based immigrant classification.

I-131

Application for Travel Documents

Travel & permission

To request reentry permits, refugee travel documents, advance parole, and related travel documents.

I-539

Extend or Change Nonimmigrant Status

Status & documents

For eligible nonimmigrants to request an extension of stay or a change of status.

I-751

Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

Family

For a marriage-based conditional permanent resident to remove conditions on residence.

How to get an accurate result

USCIS does not publish one fixed number. The same form can vary by eligibility category and processing office.

1Confirm the form number and eligibility category on your receipt notice.
2On the official USCIS page, select the same form, category, and processing office.
3Compare your receipt date with the Case inquiry date to see whether you can submit an inquiry.

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Receipt number prefix reference

Enter the first three letters of a receipt number to identify a common processing center. An IOE prefix usually does not identify the office by itself.

The number is checked only in your browser and is not uploaded or saved.