Current USCIS Processing Times – Potomac Service Center (YSC)

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.

FormPurposeSub-typeProcessing time range
I-824Application for Action on an Approved Application or PetitionTo request further action on an approved application or petition19 Months - 22 Months
FormPurposeSub-typeProcessing time range
I-539Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant StatusAll other change of status applications6 Months - 7.5 Months
I-539Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant StatusExtension of stay for B nonimmigrant3.5 Months - 4.5 Months
I-539Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant StatusChange of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category4 Months - 5 Months
I-539Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant StatusChange of status to B nonimmigrant3.5 Months - 4.5 Months
I-539Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant StatusAll other extension of stay applications4 Months - 5 Months
I-539Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant StatusExtension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category3.5 Months - 4 Months
FormPurposeSub-typeProcessing time range
I-821Application for Temporary Protected StatusVenezuela Initial8 Months - 10 Months
I-821Application for Temporary Protected StatusVenezuela Re-registration10 Months - 21.5 Months
FormPurposeSub-typeProcessing time range
I-129FPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)K1/K2/K3/K4 - Fiance(e) or spouse and/or dependent children29.5 Months - 31.5 Months
FormPurposeSub-typeProcessing time range
I-90Application to Replace Permanent Resident CardInitial issuance or replacement26.5 Months - 37 Months
I-90Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card10-year renewal18.5 Months - 26.5 Months
FormPurposeSub-typeProcessing time range
I-765Application for Employment AuthorizationBased on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student [(c)(3)]4 Months - 4.5 Months
I-765Application for Employment AuthorizationAll other applications for employment authorization5 Months - 9.5 Months