Current USCIS processing times of F1 Visa Applications for [2026]
Last updated: May 16, 2026
Below are current USCIS processing times for F1, M1 Visa by service center. Processing times indicate how long USCIS is taking to process cases. If your application was filed on or before the "Service Request Date," you may be able to submit an e-Request.
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California Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category | 3 Months - 3.5 Months | November 06, 2024 |
| Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category | 4 Months - 5 Months | September 16, 2024 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category – processing time trend
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Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category – processing time trend
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Nebraska Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category | 4 Months - 5.5 Months | August 30, 2024 |
| Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category | 4.5 Months - 7 Months | July 10, 2024 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category – processing time trend
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Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category – processing time trend
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Potomac Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category | 3.5 Months - 4 Months | October 13, 2024 |
| Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category | 4 Months - 5 Months | September 09, 2024 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category – processing time trend
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Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category – processing time trend
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Service Center Directorate
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category | 3 Months - 5 Months | November 30, 2025 |
| Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category | 5.5 Months - 7 Months | September 18, 2025 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category – processing time trend
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Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category – processing time trend
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Texas Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category | 4 Months - 5 Months | September 13, 2024 |
| Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category | 4.5 Months - 5 Months | September 04, 2024 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category – processing time trend
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Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category – processing time trend
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Vermont Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category | 5 Months - 6.5 Months | July 28, 2024 |
| Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category | 6.5 Months - 7.5 Months | June 25, 2024 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category – processing time trend
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Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category – processing time trend
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