Current USCIS processing times of H4 Visa Applications for 2026
Last updated: May 16, 2026
Below are current USCIS processing times for H4 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 H4 dependents | 4.5 Months - 5.5 Months | September 01, 2024 |
| Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 | 3.5 Months - 4.5 Months | September 24, 2024 |
| Change of status to H4 dependents | 4.5 Months - 5.5 Months | August 24, 2024 |
| Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 | 4.5 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 H4 dependents – processing time trend
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Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 – processing time trend
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Change of status to H4 dependents – processing time trend
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Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 – processing time trend
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Nebraska Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extension of stay for H4 dependents | 5.5 Months - 6.5 Months | July 19, 2024 |
| Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 | 3 Months - 5.5 Months | August 24, 2024 |
| Change of status to H4 dependents | 4 Months - 6.5 Months | July 27, 2024 |
| Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 | 2.5 Months - 6 Months | August 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 H4 dependents – processing time trend
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Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 – processing time trend
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Change of status to H4 dependents – processing time trend
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Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 – processing time trend
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Service Center Directorate
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extension of stay for H4 dependents | 7.5 Months - 9.5 Months | July 11, 2025 |
| Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 | 4.5 Months - 7.5 Months | September 13, 2025 |
| Change of status to H4 dependents | 7.5 Months - 9.5 Months | July 08, 2025 |
| Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 | 6 Months - 7.5 Months | September 04, 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 H4 dependents – processing time trend
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Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 – processing time trend
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Change of status to H4 dependents – processing time trend
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Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 – processing time trend
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Texas Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extension of stay for H4 dependents | 2.5 Months - 3.5 Months | October 18, 2024 |
| Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 | 2 Months - 2.5 Months | November 17, 2024 |
| Change of status to H4 dependents | 3.5 Months - 6.5 Months | July 20, 2024 |
| Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 | 2.5 Months - 4 Months | October 17, 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 H4 dependents – processing time trend
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Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 – processing time trend
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Change of status to H4 dependents – processing time trend
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Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 – processing time trend
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Vermont Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extension of stay for H4 dependents | 6 Months - 8.5 Months | May 31, 2024 |
| Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 | 2 Months - 5 Months | September 14, 2024 |
| Change of status to H4 dependents | 6 Months - 7.5 Months | July 02, 2024 |
| Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 | 3.5 Months - 6.5 Months | July 30, 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 H4 dependents – processing time trend
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Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 – processing time trend
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Change of status to H4 dependents – processing time trend
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Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 – processing time trend
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