Immigration Information
Processing TimesProcessing Times provided by the U.S Dept. of Homeland Security: https://egov.uscis.gov. For a PDF version of the processing times click here. UPDATED: September 17, 2010. Field Office Processing Dates for CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER as of: August 31, 2009 Form Title Classification or Basis for Filing: Processing Timeframe: I-102 Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 2 Months I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Blanket L 2 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 1 Month I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2B - Other temporary workers 1 Month I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-3 - Temporary trainees 2 Months I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker L - Intracompany transfers 1 Month I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker O - Extraordinary ability 2 Weeks I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker P - Athletes, artists, and entertainers 2 Weeks 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 2 Months 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 Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 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 February 8, 2007 I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 5 Months I-130 Petition for Alien Relative U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 5 Months I-130 Petition for Alien Relative U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister September 1, 2006 I-131 Application for Travel Document All other applicants for advance parole 3 Months I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant All other special immigrants 5 Months I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant Religious workers 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 status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories 2.5 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 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 F or M academic or vocational students 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 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 an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] 3 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 El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] 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 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-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status El Salvador extension March 16, 2010 I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status El Salvador initial or late filing March 16, 2010 I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status Honduras and Nicaragua extension March 16, 2010 I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing March 16, 2010 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 12, 1997 < Back |
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