USCIS processing times by form

USCIS processing times for the forms in an employment-based green card case, from USCIS's latest quarterly report.

• I-485 processing time

  The I-485 is the last step for most employment-based applicants in the US. See USCIS's median processing time for each category, how many cases are pending, and when you can change jobs.

• I-140 processing time

  How long USCIS takes with I-140 petitions after PERM or for EB-2 NIW and EB-1A, how many are pending, and how premium processing shortens the wait.

• I-765 processing time

  Waiting on a work permit? USCIS's median I-765 processing time and pending cases from its latest quarterly report, and how early you can file a renewal.

• H-4 EAD processing time

  H-4 spouses of H-1B workers apply for a work permit on Form I-765. See USCIS's current processing time, pending cases and who can apply.

• I-130 processing time

  How long USCIS takes with I-130 family petitions, with the median time and pending cases from its latest quarterly report.

• N-400 processing time

  USCIS's median N-400 naturalization processing time and pending cases, and how to prepare for the civics and English tests while you wait.