Asylum, Refugee & Humanitarian Processing Times
Processing times for asylum, U-visa (crime victims), VAWA (domestic violence), T-visa (trafficking), and other humanitarian immigration applications.
6 forms tracked. Data from Jun 23, 2026. Fastest: I-821D at 5.0 mo.
Humanitarian Immigration Trends
Upper bound of processing time range shown. Source: USCIS.
Humanitarian Immigration Forms
6Status labels are relative to each form's own historical processing-time distribution, based on the current average upper-bound estimate. They are not absolute rankings across forms.
| Form | Avg. Processing Time | Status |
|---|---|---|
| I-821D (DACA) | 3.5 mo – 5.0 mo | Slow |
| I-821 (TPS) | 14.7 mo – 16.6 mo | Normal |
| I-360 (VAWA) | 23.0 mo – 33.1 mo | Normal |
| I-918 (U Visa) | 19.5 mo – 24.5 mo | Fast |
| I-914 (T Visa) | 31.5 mo – 34.0 mo | Very Slow |
| I-929 | 34.5 mo – 42.5 mo | Slow |
Frequently Asked Questions
Current humanitarian immigration average processing times range from 5.0 mo (I-821D) to 42.5 mo (I-929) depending on the form. Data is updated daily.
Based on current data, I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) has the fastest processing time at 5.0 mo.
Cite This Data
Citation
ImmigrationTimes.org. (2026). Humanitarian Immigration Processing Times (data as of Jun 23, 2026). Retrieved Jun 29, 2026, from https://immigrationtimes.org/humanitarian/
Compare by service center — see how wait times for these forms vary by USCIS office.
Source: USCIS. Data from Jun 23, 2026. Permanent link.