Current USCIS Processing Times – Investor Program Office (IPO)
Last updated: Feb 1, 2025
Latest processing time ranges by form and sub-type at this service center. Data is from USCIS and updated periodically.
| Form | Purpose | Sub-type | Processing time range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-956F | Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise | Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise | 12 Months - 18.5 Months |
| Form | Purpose | Sub-type | Processing time range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-956 | Application for Regional Center Designation | Application for Regional Center Designation | 15.5 Months - 19.5 Months |
| Form | Purpose | Sub-type | Processing time range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-526 | Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor (Legacy) | China - mainland born - For use by an investor who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 89.5 Months - 95 Months |
| I-526 | Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor (Legacy) | All other areas - For use by an investor who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 59.5 Months - 68 Months |
| Form | Purpose | Sub-type | Processing time range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) | 51.5 Months - 65 Months |