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I-485 Processing Times

Current processing times for Form I-485 Adjustment of Status applications. Times vary based on category, service center, and case complexity.

Important Note

Processing times are estimates based on USCIS data and can change. Always check the official USCIS Processing Times page for the most current information. These times do not include potential RFE delays.

Processing Times by Category

Marriage-Based (US Citizen)
12-24 months

Concurrent I-130 filing available

Marriage-Based (Permanent Resident)
18-36 months

Visa availability required

Employment-Based (EB-1)
12-24 months

Premium processing available for I-140 only

Employment-Based (EB-2/EB-3)
18-36 months

PERM and visa availability factors

Family Preference
1-5+ years

Depends on priority date and visa availability

Asylum-Based (1 Year After Grant)
6-18 months

Filed with local asylum office

Refugee (1 Year After Arrival)
6-12 months

Typically processed quickly

Diversity Visa (DV Lottery)
6-18 months

Must complete before fiscal year end

Typical Timeline Breakdown

1
Filing Receipt Notice
2-4 weeks

Form I-797C Notice of Action

2
Biometrics Appointment
3-8 weeks

Fingerprinting and photo at Application Support Center

3
EAD/AP Combo Card (Optional)
3-12 months

If filed Forms I-765 and I-131

4
Interview Scheduled
8-24 months

Notice of interview at local field office

5
Interview
As scheduled

Bring all original documents

6
Decision
0-120 days after interview

Approval, RFE, or Denial

7
Green Card Production
2-4 weeks after approval

Card mailed to your address

Factors That Can Affect Processing Time
  • • Case complexity: Criminal history, prior immigration issues, or complex eligibility questions
  • • RFE response time: Delays in responding to Requests for Evidence
  • • Background checks: Security and background check delays
  • • Service center workload: Varies by location and time of year
  • • Interview availability: Local field office scheduling
  • • Supervisory review: Additional review for complex cases

Current as of May 2026. Check uscis.gov/processing-times for updates.

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Last Updated: May 24, 2026 | Updated for USCIS 2025 Edition

Information is based on publicly available USCIS instructions. Always verify current requirements on uscis.gov.