Current USCIS processing times for L2 Visa Applications for 2026
Last updated: May 16, 2026
Below are current USCIS processing times for L2 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 L dependents | 3.5 Months - 5 Months | September 03, 2024 |
| Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 | 3.5 Months - 4.5 Months | September 24, 2024 |
| Change of status to L dependent | 5.5 Months - 8 Months | June 11, 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 L 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 L dependent – 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 with I-765 | 3 Months - 5.5 Months | August 24, 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 with I-765 – 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 L dependents | 6.5 Months - 9 Months | July 17, 2025 |
| Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 | 4.5 Months - 7.5 Months | September 13, 2025 |
| Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 | 6 Months - 7.5 Months | September 04, 2025 |
| Change of status to L dependent | 8.5 Months - 12.5 Months | April 11, 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 L 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 dependent with I-765 – processing time trend
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Change of status to L dependent – processing time trend
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Texas Service Center
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extension of stay for L dependents | 4 Months - 6 Months | August 11, 2024 |
| Extension of stay for H4 dependents with I-765 | 2 Months - 2.5 Months | November 17, 2024 |
| Change of status to L dependent | 5 Months - 7.5 Months | June 24, 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 L 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 L dependent – 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 with I-765 | 2 Months - 5 Months | September 14, 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 with I-765 – processing time trend
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Change of status to H4 dependent with I-765 – processing time trend
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