USCIS Local Office Processing Times: I-485, N-400, EAD & Advance Parole (2024)

The following table reflects the approximate waiting times for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident, employment authorization, travel permit (advance parole), and naturalization at the USCIS district offices across the United States.

USCIS District or SubofficeI-485(Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) – EmploymentI-485(Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) – FamilyN-400(Application for Naturalization)N-600(Application for Certification of Citizenship)
Agana GU

10.5 Months

17 Months

5.5 Months

5 Months

Albany NY

6.5 Months

17 Months

7.5 Months

4.5 Months

Albuquerque NM

29.5 Months

15 Months

7.5 Months

10 Months

Anchorage AK

11.5 Months

14 Months

9.5 Months

7.5 Months

Atlanta GA

32.5 Months

26.5 Months

9.5 Months

7 Months

Baltimore MD

38 Months

29.5 Months

8.5 Months

10.5 Months

Boise ID

9.5 Months

13 Months

6 Months

8 Months

Boston MA

15 Months

16 Months

8.5 Months

6 Months

Brooklyn NY

9.5 Months

18 Months

7.5 Months

6.5 Months

Buffalo NY

8 Months

14.5 Months

9.5 Months

9 Months

Burlington VT

6.5 Months

10 Months

8 Months

6.5 Months

Casper WY
Charleston SC

38.5 Months

24.5 Months

11 Months

3 Months

Charlotte Amalie VI

19.5 Months

17.5 Months

7.5 Months

4 Months

Charlotte NC

34 Months

21 Months

8 Months

5 Months

Chicago IL

18.5 Months

22 Months

7.5 Months

3.5 Months

Christiansted VI

13.5 Months

13.5 Months

10 Months

9 Months

Cincinnati OH

9 Months

17 Months

6.5 Months

4 Months

Cleveland OH

8 Months

15 Months

6 Months

3.5 Months

Columbus OH

9 Months

12.5 Months

7.5 Months

5.5 Months

Dallas TX

41 Months

19 Months

7 Months

7.5 Months

Denver CO

26.5 Months

18.5 Months

7.5 Months

9 Months

Des Moines IA

24 Months

11.5 Months

8 Months

5.5 Months

Detroit MI

16 Months

14 Months

7 Months

8.5 Months

El Paso TX

17.5 Months

14 Months

7.5 Months

15 Months

Fort Myers FL

27.5 Months

22.5 Months

11.5 Months

6.5 Months

Fort Smith AR

17.5 Months

14 Months

8.5 Months

2.5 Months

Fresno CA

11.5 Months

16.5 Months

7.5 Months

4.5 Months

Greer SC

15 Months

16 Months

6 Months

4 Months

Harlingen TX

13 Months

16 Months

7.5 Months

13.5 Months

Hartford CT

10.5 Months

15.5 Months

8 Months

8 Months

Helena MT

19.5 Months

16 Months

7.5 Months

7.5 Months

Hialeah FL

19.5 Months

15 Months

6.5 Months

9 Months

Honolulu HI

14.5 Months

15.5 Months

6.5 Months

5.5 Months

Houston TX

29 Months

21.5 Months

8 Months

4.5 Months

Imperial CA

9.5 Months

16 Months

9 Months

8.5 Months

Indianapolis IN

7 Months

16 Months

6.5 Months

5 Months

Jacksonville FL

25 Months

23 Months

10.5 Months

11.5 Months

Kansas City MO

26 Months

17.5 Months

8 Months

8.5 Months

Kendall FL

28.5 Months

18 Months

7 Months

11 Months

Las Vegas NV

40 Months

19 Months

7.5 Months

15 Months

Lawrence MA

7.5 Months

14.5 Months

10.5 Months

5 Months

Long Island NY

7 Months

15 Months

8.5 Months

3.5 Months

Los Angeles CA

10 Months

14.5 Months

7 Months

3 Months

Los Angeles County CA

9 Months

13.5 Months

7 Months

4.5 Months

Louisville KY

7.5 Months

17 Months

7.5 Months

5 Months

Manchester NH

7.5 Months

17 Months

8.5 Months

5.5 Months

Memphis TN

29 Months

16.5 Months

8.5 Months

5 Months

Miami FL

20.5 Months

32.5 Months

10 Months

22.5 Months

Milwaukee WI

29 Months

18 Months

7.5 Months

13 Months

Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

16.5 Months

17 Months

8 Months

17.5 Months

Montgomery AL

36 Months

22.5 Months

8.5 Months

19 Months

Mount Laurel NJ

7.5 Months

19 Months

8.5 Months

5 Months

Nashville TN

29.5 Months

25.5 Months

11.5 Months

5.5 Months

Newark NJ

12.5 Months

19 Months

8.5 Months

4.5 Months

New Orleans LA

26 Months

29.5 Months

11 Months

15 Months

New York City NY

7.5 Months

17 Months

7.5 Months

4 Months

Norfolk VA

40 Months

31 Months

12 Months

7 Months

Oakland Park FL

45.5 Months

22 Months

8 Months

10.5 Months

Oklahoma City OK

43 Months

16.5 Months

7 Months

4 Months

Omaha NE

12.5 Months

16.5 Months

7.5 Months

15 Months

Orlando FL

43 Months

21 Months

8.5 Months

21 Months

Philadelphia PA

10 Months

15 Months

7.5 Months

6 Months

Phoenix AZ

30 Months

16.5 Months

7 Months

14.5 Months

Pittsburgh PA

8 Months

13.5 Months

6 Months

2.5 Months

Portland ME

6 Months

15.5 Months

7.5 Months

5.5 Months

Portland OR

8.5 Months

15.5 Months

6.5 Months

7.5 Months

Providence RI

8.5 Months

15 Months

8 Months

4.5 Months

Queens NY

9 Months

16.5 Months

7 Months

6 Months

Raleigh NC

29 Months

28 Months

7 Months

5 Months

Reno NV

13.5 Months

15.5 Months

7.5 Months

28.5 Months

Sacramento CA

11.5 Months

18.5 Months

8 Months

8 Months

Saint Albans VT
Saint Louis MO

15 Months

14 Months

8 Months

3 Months

Salt Lake City UT

25.5 Months

30 Months

9 Months

8 Months

San Antonio TX

32 Months

17 Months

7.5 Months

9.5 Months

San Bernardino CA

10.5 Months

14 Months

7.5 Months

2.5 Months

San Diego CA

24.5 Months

20 Months

7.5 Months

34 Months

San Fernando Valley CA

7.5 Months

13 Months

6.5 Months

3 Months

San Francisco CA

16.5 Months

18.5 Months

8 Months

4.5 Months

San Jose CA

11 Months

13 Months

6.5 Months

3 Months

San Juan PR

37 Months

20.5 Months

7 Months

5 Months

Santa Ana CA

10.5 Months

13 Months

7 Months

8.5 Months

Seattle WA

12.5 Months

15.5 Months

6 Months

7.5 Months

Spokane WA

9.5 Months

17 Months

6.5 Months

7.5 Months

Tampa FL

32.5 Months

16.5 Months

7.5 Months

5 Months

Tucson AZ

41 Months

12.5 Months

8.5 Months

9 Months

Washington DC

43 Months

24.5 Months

7.5 Months

9 Months

West Palm Beach FL

35.5 Months

16 Months

8 Months

7 Months

Wichita KS

16 Months

16 Months

8 Months

4.5 Months

Yakima WA

10 Months

14 Months

7 Months

6.5 Months

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USCIS Processing Times for its local field offices gives you an estimate on how long it is taking them to process certain types of petitions and applications. Generally, you should be using this chart only if you have received notification from one of the Service Centers telling that your application has been transferred to the local field office.

How to use the Local USCIS Processing Times Chart:

  1. Look for the specific USCIS District or Suboffice
  2. Look across the top for the Form number or Purpose of your petition or application.
  3. If you see a specific date, the local USCIS office is currently processing cases filed or received by them on or about that date. If you see “X” months, it means that the office is processing cases within internally-developed goal time frames.

If you find that your case is outside “normal” processing times, you can contact the local field office by making anInfoPass appointmentor by calling USCIS Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283.

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FAQs

What is the current I-485 EAD processing time? ›

Current USCIS Processing Times at a Glance
FormPurposeCurrent Processing Time
I-485 (Family-based)Adjustment of Status9.4 months
I-485 (Employment-based)Adjustment of Status6.4 months
I-129FPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)8.8 months
I-129 (Regular processing)Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker2.1 months
10 more rows

What is the processing time for green card EAD and advance parole? ›

Approximately 8 to 20 Weeks After Filing

Historically, the EAD and advance parole travel document may be combined on a single combo card.

How long does it take USCIS to process Form N-400 for citizenship applications? ›

The current median processing time for Form N-400 is around 4.9 months (Boundless updates this timeline on a monthly basis). USCIS has prioritized naturalization applications in recent years, and has cut the N-400 approval time in half, since 2019.

What is the fastest USCIS service center? ›

The Difference Between Processing Times at Service Centers

We see a significant disparity, a great difference between the processing times at Service Center A and Service Center B, and sometimes the USCIS California Service Center is the fastest.

What is the fastest processing time for EAD? ›

You can expect the completion of the EAD process within 60 to 90 days after you submit the requested evidence. You can expect a longer waiting time due to some factors, including the following: the number of applications USCIS receive.

How many i485 is pending? ›

Currently, about 234,000 people have employment-based adjustment of status (Green Card) applications pending in the United States and are waiting to get a visa.

How long does advance parole take to be approved in 2024? ›

The Advance Parole Travel Document processing times for I-131 are directly updated from USCIS Processing times everyday. What are the average processing times for I-131 Advance Parole ? It can be anywhere from 3 to 7.5 months depending on the Service Center that I-131 form is filed with.

Does advance parole guarantee green card? ›

No, Advance Parole does not guarantee admission into the United States.

How long does it take to get a card after EAD approval? ›

After any I-765 is approved, your EAD card should be produced within two weeks. Your EAD card will be mailed via U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Priority Mail. Please ensure you have the correct mailing address on file with USCIS.

Can you travel while N-400 is pending? ›

While it is permissible for permanent residents to travel abroad while their N-400 application is pending, it is important to exercise caution and limit trips to short durations.

Why is my N-400 taking so long? ›

Technological issues, higher filing fees, etc. have led to processing delays. Hiring an experienced attorney can help prevent additional delays. Submitting the wrong fee amount. Fees change periodically and applicants 75 years of age or older do not need to pay for the biometric fees.

What happens after I-485 is approved? ›

Upon approval, the applicant is mailed a Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card. The date the Form I-485 is approved becomes the date of adjustment, which in turn determines how soon the newly adjusted Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) may apply for U.S. citizenship. Permanent Resident Cards are valid for ten years.

How long does it take to get a green card after i485 approval? ›

Form I-485 to green card timeline

Depending on your situation, the time it takes from filing Form I-485 to getting a green card can be anywhere from a few months to a few years. Some factors affecting this process include your eligibility to adjust your status.

How can I speed up my USCIS processing time? ›

For most cases, you may request an expedite by contacting the USCIS Contact Center or by asking Emma. (You can access Emma by clicking on the Ask Emma icon on the top right of this page). You need to explain why you need expedited processing.

What is the fastest green card processing time? ›

What is the fastest you can get a green card? The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program offers one of the quickest routes to obtain a green card. But it's based on luck. Family-based visas for immediate relatives also offer faster paths, typically within 1-2 years.

Can I get EAD while 485 is pending? ›

If you use an EAD that is based on your pending I-485 application, your visa status may be affected. For this reason it is important to consult with an experienced attorney before using the EAD if it is based on your pending Adjustment of Status application.

How long does it take to get a work permit after 485? ›

USCIS Processing

Work permits are taking approximately 5-10 months for approval. (Form I-131) travel documents are backlogged and currently taking about 12 months on average. You may receive an approval notice for your I-485 application or USCIS may request additional information or evidence.

What is the time gap between EAD and green card? ›

Both the green card and EAD applications can be submitted to the USCIS at the same time. While your green card processing may take years, a properly filed EAD application is processed within 60 to 90 days.

What is the current OPT EAD processing time? ›

Typically your OPT application will take 90 to 120 days to be processed by USCIS, but for a more detailed timeline for an OPT application and approval see Optional Practical Training (OPT).

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