I-129 Processing Time — By Office (2026)

Source: USCIS official processing times

Processing time by office

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Office Range Service-Request Date Updated
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 4 to 7 months Dec 22, 2025 Jul 15, 2026
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 9.5 to 10.5 months Sep 5, 2025 Jul 15, 2026
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 5 to 8 months Dec 2, 2025 Jul 15, 2026
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 8.5 to 11.5 months Aug 16, 2025 Jul 15, 2026
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 9.5 to 10.5 months Sep 3, 2025 Jul 15, 2026
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 16.5 to 19 months Dec 30, 2024 Jul 15, 2026
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 7 to 10.5 months Sep 13, 2025 Jul 15, 2026
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 18.5 to 21.5 months Oct 8, 2024 Jul 15, 2026
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 10.5 to 11.5 months Aug 12, 2025 Jul 15, 2026
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 4 to 7 months Dec 30, 2025 Jul 15, 2026
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 12 to 14 months Jun 2, 2025 Jul 15, 2026
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 19.5 to 33 months Oct 25, 2023 Jul 15, 2026
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 13 to 17 months Feb 26, 2025 Jul 15, 2026

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