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.
| Form | Purpose | Sub-type | Processing time range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | 19 Months - 22 Months |
| Form | Purpose | Sub-type | Processing time range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other change of status applications | 6 Months - 7.5 Months |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for B nonimmigrant | 3.5 Months - 4.5 Months |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to F or M student or J exchange visitor category | 4 Months - 5 Months |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to B nonimmigrant | 3.5 Months - 4.5 Months |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other extension of stay applications | 4 Months - 5 Months |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for F or M students and J exchange visitor category | 3.5 Months - 4 Months |
| Form | Purpose | Sub-type | Processing time range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Venezuela Initial | 8 Months - 10 Months |
| I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Venezuela Re-registration | 10 Months - 21.5 Months |
| Form | Purpose | Sub-type | Processing time range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) | K1/K2/K3/K4 - Fiance(e) or spouse and/or dependent children | 29.5 Months - 31.5 Months |
| Form | Purpose | Sub-type | Processing time range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement | 26.5 Months - 37 Months |
| I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | 10-year renewal | 18.5 Months - 26.5 Months |
| Form | Purpose | Sub-type | Processing time range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student [(c)(3)] | 4 Months - 4.5 Months |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 5 Months - 9.5 Months |