Current USCIS processing times of H1B Visa Petitions for 2026
Last updated: May 16, 2026
Below are current USCIS processing times for H1B 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 |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. | 4.5 Months - 5.5 Months | August 30, 2024 |
| H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. | 4 Months - 5 Months | September 07, 2024 |
| H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad | 4.5 Months - 6.5 Months | August 02, 2024 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. – processing time trend
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Nebraska Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. | 7 Months - 7.5 Months | June 27, 2024 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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Service Center Directorate
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. | 5.5 Months - 7.5 Months | September 04, 2025 |
| H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. | 8.5 Months - 9.5 Months | July 10, 2025 |
| H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad | 8 Months - 8.5 Months | August 09, 2025 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. – processing time trend
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H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad – processing time trend
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Texas Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. | 2.5 Months - 3.5 Months | October 26, 2024 |
| H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. | 3 Months - 4 Months | October 13, 2024 |
| H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad | 3.5 Months - 5 Months | September 02, 2024 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. – processing time trend
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H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. – processing time trend
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H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad – processing time trend
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Vermont Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. | 8.5 Months - 9.5 Months | April 25, 2024 |
| H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. | 5 Months - 5.5 Months | August 19, 2024 |
| H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad | 5.5 Months - 6.5 Months | August 01, 2024 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. – processing time trend
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H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. – processing time trend
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H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad – processing time trend
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