Current USCIS processing times of I-140 Green Card Applications for 2026
Last updated: May 16, 2026
Below are current USCIS processing times for I-140 Form 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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Nebraska Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver (NIW) | 13.5 Months - 15.5 Months | October 23, 2023 |
| Unskilled worker (EW3) | 9 Months - 11 Months | March 07, 2024 |
| Skilled worker or professional (E31; E32) | 7.5 Months - 10.5 Months | March 27, 2024 |
| Advanced degree or exceptional ability (E21) | 7.5 Months - 8.5 Months | May 20, 2024 |
| Multinational executive or manager (E13) | 13 Months - 14.5 Months | December 01, 2023 |
| Outstanding professor or researcher (E12) | 13 Months - 15.5 Months | October 25, 2023 |
| Extraordinary ability (E11) | 13 Months - 16.5 Months | September 22, 2023 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver (NIW) – processing time trend
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Unskilled worker (EW3) – processing time trend
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Skilled worker or professional (E31; E32) – processing time trend
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Advanced degree or exceptional ability (E21) – processing time trend
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Service Center Directorate
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver (NIW) | 24 Months - 26.5 Months | February 15, 2024 |
| Skilled worker or professional (E31; E32) | 4 Months - 8.5 Months | August 12, 2025 |
| Outstanding professor or researcher (E12) | 19 Months - 20.5 Months | August 03, 2024 |
| Unskilled worker (EW3) | 9 Months - 11 Months | May 23, 2025 |
| Multinational executive or manager (E13) | 24 Months - 25.5 Months | March 05, 2024 |
| Advanced degree or exceptional ability (E21) | 3.5 Months - 7 Months | September 29, 2025 |
| Extraordinary ability (E11) | 23.5 Months - 26.5 Months | February 08, 2024 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver (NIW) – processing time trend
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Skilled worker or professional (E31; E32) – processing time trend
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Outstanding professor or researcher (E12) – processing time trend
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Unskilled worker (EW3) – processing time trend
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Multinational executive or manager (E13) – processing time trend
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Texas Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver (NIW) | 10.5 Months - 14 Months | December 05, 2023 |
| Unskilled worker (EW3) | 9.5 Months - 10.5 Months | March 23, 2024 |
| Skilled worker or professional (E31; E32) | 5.5 Months - 9.5 Months | April 22, 2024 |
| Advanced degree or exceptional ability (E21) | 8.5 Months - 10.5 Months | March 25, 2024 |
| Multinational executive or manager (E13) | 9.5 Months - 12.5 Months | January 27, 2024 |
| Outstanding professor or researcher (E12) | 11.5 Months - 14.5 Months | November 28, 2023 |
| Extraordinary ability (E11) | 14.5 Months - 16 Months | October 09, 2023 |
If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.
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Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver (NIW) – processing time trend
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Unskilled worker (EW3) – processing time trend
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Skilled worker or professional (E31; E32) – processing time trend
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Advanced degree or exceptional ability (E21) – processing time trend
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Multinational executive or manager (E13) – processing time trend
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Outstanding professor or researcher (E12) – processing time trend
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Extraordinary ability (E11) – processing time trend
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