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Processing Times provided by the U.S Dept. of Homeland Security: https://egov.uscis.gov

 
Field Office Processing Dates for CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER as of: August 31, 2009
Form Title Classification or Basis for Filing:
Processing Timeframe:
I-90
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Initial issuance or replacement
3.5 Months
I-102
Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record
Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94
2.5 Months
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad
2 Months
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S.
2 Months
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S.
2 Months
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
H-2A - Temporary workers
2 Months
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
H-2B - Other temporary workers
2 Months
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
H-3 - Temporary trainees
2 Months
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
E - Treaty traders and investors
2 Months
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
L - Intracompany transfers
2 Months
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
Blanket L
2 Months
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
O - Extraordinary ability
2 Months
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
P - Athletes, artists, and entertainers
2 Months
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
Q - Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process
2 Months
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
R - Religious occupation
May 15, 2009
I-129
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker
TN - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional
2 Months
I-129F
Petition for Alien Fiance(e)
K-1/K-2 - Not yet married - fiance and/or dependent child
5 Months
I-129F
Petition for Alien Fiance(e)
K-3/K-4 - Already married - spouse and/or dependent child
5 Months
I-130
Petition for Alien Relative
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21
5 Months
I-130
Petition for Alien Relative
U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21
July 22, 2004
I-130
Petition for Alien Relative
U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21
January 15, 2002
I-130
Petition for Alien Relative
U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister
April 15, 2000
I-130
Petition for Alien Relative
Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21
June 01, 2006
I-130
Petition for Alien Relative
Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21
August 22, 2002
I-131
Application for Travel Document
All other applicants for advance parole
3 Months
I-212
Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal
Readmission after deportation or removal
4 Months
I-360
Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
Religious workers
5 Months
I-360
Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
All other special immigrants
5 Months
I-485
Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status
Employment-based adjustment applications
4 Months
I-526
Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur
For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States
5 Months
I-539
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Change of status to H or L dependents
2.5 Months
I-539
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories
2.5 Months
I-539
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Change Status to the J exchange visitor category
2.5 Months
I-539
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
All other change of status applications
2.5 Months
I-539
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Extension of stay for H and L dependents
2.5 Months
I-539
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students
2.5 Months
I-539
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors
2.5 Months
I-539
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
All other extension applications
2.5 Months
I-612
Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement
Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution
4 Months
I-751
Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence
Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents
6 Months
I-765
Application for Employment Authorization
Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)]
3 Months
I-765
Application for Employment Authorization
Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)]
3 Months
I-765
Application for Employment Authorization
Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]
3 Months
I-765
Application for Employment Authorization
Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)]
3 Months
I-765
Application for Employment Authorization
Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)]
3 Months
I-765
Application for Employment Authorization
All other applications for employment authorization
3 Months
I-817
Application for Family Unity Benefits
Voluntary departure under the family unity program
6 Months
I-824
Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
To request further action on an approved application or petition
3 Months
I-829
Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions
Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors)
6 Months
I-829
Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions
Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273
September 10, 1997

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