Current USCIS processing times of I-130 Applications for 2026
Last updated: May 16, 2026
Below are current USCIS processing times for I-130 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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Field Operations Directorate
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | 197 Months - 298 Months | July 02, 2001 |
| Permanent resident for unmarried son or daughter 21 or older | 170.5 Months - 293 Months | December 01, 2001 |
| U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter | 157 Months - 157.5 Months | April 02, 2013 |
| U.S. citizen filing for unmarried son/daughter 21 or older | 155.5 Months - 156 Months | May 18, 2013 |
| U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 58.5 Months - 88 Months | December 26, 2018 |
| Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21 | 107 Months - 140.5 Months | August 06, 2014 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister – processing time trend
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Permanent resident for unmarried son or daughter 21 or older – processing time trend
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U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter – processing time trend
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U.S. citizen filing for unmarried son/daughter 21 or older – processing time trend
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U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 – processing time trend
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National Benefits Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | 96 Months - 99.5 Months | January 14, 2018 |
| U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter | 56 Months - 98.5 Months | February 07, 2018 |
| U.S. citizen filing for unmarried son/daughter 21 or older | 50 Months - 53 Months | November 17, 2021 |
| Permanent resident for unmarried son or daughter 21 or older | 48 Months - 51.5 Months | January 06, 2022 |
| U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 49.5 Months - 52 Months | December 22, 2021 |
| Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21 | 48.5 Months - 53 Months | November 16, 2021 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister – processing time trend
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U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter – processing time trend
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U.S. citizen filing for unmarried son/daughter 21 or older – processing time trend
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Permanent resident for unmarried son or daughter 21 or older – processing time trend
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U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 – processing time trend
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Service Center Directorate
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | Months - 171.5 Months | January 13, 2012 |
| U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter | Months - 150 Months | November 01, 2013 |
| Permanent resident for unmarried son or daughter 21 or older | Months - 63.5 Months | January 03, 2021 |
| U.S. citizen filing for unmarried son/daughter 21 or older | Months - 99 Months | January 21, 2018 |
| Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21 | Months - 42.5 Months | October 14, 2022 |
| U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 17 Months - 23 Months | May 20, 2024 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister – processing time trend
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U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter – processing time trend
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Permanent resident for unmarried son or daughter 21 or older – processing time trend
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U.S. citizen filing for unmarried son/daughter 21 or older – processing time trend
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Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21 – processing time trend
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U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 – processing time trend
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