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Green Card Processing Times

Current USCIS green card processing times across all pathways — family-based, employment-based, and special immigrant categories. Green card wait times and timelines are updated daily from USCIS data.

9 green card forms tracked across 3 pathways. Overall range: 10.0 mo to 116.1 mo. Data from Mar 16, 2026.

We check daily — USCIS has not published new data since Mar 16, 2026.

Family-Based Green Card Processing Times

10.0 mo – 116.1 mo 4 forms Stable

Family-sponsored green cards include petitions for immediate relatives (spouses, parents, children of U.S. citizens) and family preference categories. The process typically involves an I-130 petition followed by I-485 adjustment of status.

Form Processing Time Status
I-130 93.1 mo – 116.1 mo Slow
I-485 12.7 mo – 24.4 mo Normal
I-751 30.3 mo – 43.5 mo Slow
I-129F (K-1 Fiancé Visa) 10.0 mo – 13.5 mo Normal
View all Family-Based Immigration forms

Employment-Based Green Card Processing Times

12.7 mo – 35.0 mo 4 forms Stable

Employment-based green cards cover EB-1 (extraordinary ability), EB-2 (advanced degree), EB-3 (skilled workers), and EB-5 (investors). Most require an approved I-140 petition, and many need PERM labor certification first.

Form Processing Time Status
I-140 (EB-1 / EB-2 / EB-3) 16.3 mo – 18.6 mo Normal
I-485 12.7 mo – 24.4 mo Normal
I-526 31.5 mo – 32.5 mo Fast
I-526E 25.5 mo – 35.0 mo Very Slow
View all Employment-Based Immigration forms View PERM Labor Certification processing times →

Other Green Card Pathways

21.5 mo – 29.3 mo 1 forms Increasing

Special immigrant categories (I-360) include religious workers, certain international organization employees, and VAWA self-petitioners. I-730 covers refugee/asylee relative petitions.

Form Processing Time Status
I-360 (VAWA) 21.5 mo – 29.3 mo Normal
View all Humanitarian Immigration forms

Marriage Green Card Processing Times

A marriage-based green card typically requires two steps: an I-130 petition (93.1 mo – 116.1 mo) followed by I-485 adjustment of status (12.7 mo – 24.4 mo). Combined, the process currently takes approximately 105.8 mo – 140.5 mo.

I-130 Processing Times I-485 Processing Times

Frequently Asked Questions

As of March 2026, green card processing times range from 10.0 mo to 116.1 mo depending on the pathway (family-based, employment-based, or special immigrant), form type, and service center. Processing times are updated daily based on USCIS data.

Green card processing times depend on the visa category (e.g., EB-2 vs. EB-3), the applicant's country of birth (some countries have longer backlogs), the USCIS service center handling the case, and current application volume. Visa Bulletin priority dates also affect when employment-based and family-preference applicants can file.

A marriage-based green card typically takes 105.8 mo to 140.5 mo when combining the I-130 petition (116.1 mo) and I-485 adjustment of status (24.4 mo). Times vary by service center.

Current green card wait times as of March 2026 range from 10.0 mo to 116.1 mo across all pathways. Family-based green cards (I-130 + I-485) and employment-based green cards (I-140 + I-485) have different timelines. See each pathway section above for current ranges.

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ImmigrationTimes.org. (2026). Green Card Processing Times. Retrieved Apr 2, 2026, from https://immigrationtimes.org/green-card/

Related Resources

Visa Bulletin Priority Dates

When you can file based on your priority date

Service Center Comparison

Compare wait times by USCIS office

PERM Labor Certification

Required before most employment-based green cards

All USCIS Forms

Complete directory of all tracked forms

Source: USCIS. Data from Mar 16, 2026. Permanent link.