USCIS publishes a processing time for Form I-485 at 92 offices. The published upper bound runs from 12.5 months at Burlington VT to 141.5 months at Service Center Operations (SCOPS). Each office also carries a case inquiry date — the date USCIS uses to decide whether a case is outside normal processing times. If the receipt date on your Form I-797C receipt notice is earlier than it, USCIS will accept a case inquiry (a service request) on the case; if it is later, USCIS treats the case as still within normal processing times. Nothing changed here at the October 19, 2026 revision.
I-485 processing time at each USCIS office that adjudicates it
| Office | Subtype | Processing time | Case inquiry date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agana GU | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 21.5–38 months | September 03, 2023 |
| Albany NY | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 15–26.5 months | August 15, 2024 |
| Albuquerque NM | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 13.5–28 months | July 01, 2024 |
| All Field Offices | 131A Employment-Based adjustment applications | 9.5–19 months | April 10, 2025 |
| All Field Offices | 131B Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago | 34.5–43.5 months | March 20, 2023 |
| All Field Offices | 131C Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago | 30–60 months | November 08, 2021 |
| Anchorage AK | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 9.5–29.5 months | May 23, 2024 |
| Atlanta GA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 16.5–31 months | April 07, 2024 |
| Baltimore MD | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 19–32.5 months | February 14, 2024 |
| Boise ID | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 18–37.5 months | September 16, 2023 |
| Boston MA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 13.5–28.5 months | June 29, 2024 |
| Brooklyn NY | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 19–40 months | July 07, 2023 |
| Buffalo NY | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 10–17.5 months | May 22, 2025 |
| Burlington VT | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 8.5–12.5 months | October 15, 2025 |
| Charleston SC | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 13.5–21.5 months | January 13, 2025 |
| Charlotte Amalie VI | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 13.5–41.5 months | May 18, 2023 |
| Charlotte NC | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 18–31 months | April 01, 2024 |
| Chicago IL | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 18.5–40.5 months | June 27, 2023 |
| Christiansted VI | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 18–37.5 months | September 23, 2023 |
| Cincinnati OH | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 14–25 months | October 07, 2024 |
| Cleveland OH | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 15.5–30.5 months | April 20, 2024 |
| Columbus OH | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 14–35.5 months | November 29, 2023 |
| Cranbury NJ | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 17–34.5 months | December 23, 2023 |
| Dallas TX | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 13.5–29 months | June 08, 2024 |
| Denver CO | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 22.5–39.5 months | July 22, 2023 |
| Des Moines IA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 14.5–22.5 months | December 27, 2024 |
| Detroit MI | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 14.5–34.5 months | December 24, 2023 |
| El Paso TX | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 12.5–22.5 months | December 21, 2024 |
| Fort Myers FL | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 20–29.5 months | May 25, 2024 |
| Fort Smith AR | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 15–21 months | February 01, 2025 |
| Fresno CA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 16–37.5 months | September 22, 2023 |
| Greer SC | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 15–20.5 months | February 19, 2025 |
| Harlingen TX | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 11–23 months | November 29, 2024 |
| Hartford CT | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 14.5–31.5 months | March 17, 2024 |
| Helena MT | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 9.5–14.5 months | August 14, 2025 |
| Hialeah FL | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 14–27.5 months | July 19, 2024 |
| Honolulu HI | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 18.5–37.5 months | September 21, 2023 |
| Houston TX | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 18–36 months | November 12, 2023 |
| Imperial CA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 12.5–33 months | January 30, 2024 |
| Indianapolis IN | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 22–35 months | December 06, 2023 |
| Jacksonville FL | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 17–32.5 months | February 22, 2024 |
| Kansas City MO | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 14–27 months | August 13, 2024 |
| Kendall FL | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 14.5–29 months | June 11, 2024 |
| Las Vegas NV | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 19–36 months | November 14, 2023 |
| Lawrence MA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 20.5–39.5 months | July 18, 2023 |
| Long Island NY | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 16.5–33 months | January 31, 2024 |
| Los Angeles CA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 15–37 months | October 14, 2023 |
| Los Angeles County CA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 17.5–38.5 months | August 19, 2023 |
| Louisville KY | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 12.5–24.5 months | October 17, 2024 |
| Manchester NH | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 13–21.5 months | January 14, 2025 |
| Memphis TN | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 22.5–33 months | February 10, 2024 |
| Miami FL | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 21.5–40 months | July 01, 2023 |
| Milwaukee WI | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 15.5–32.5 months | February 14, 2024 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 16.5–34.5 months | December 28, 2023 |
| Montgomery AL | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 13.5–21.5 months | January 19, 2025 |
| Mount Laurel NJ | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 21.5–33.5 months | January 26, 2024 |
| Nashville TN | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 13.5–23.5 months | November 20, 2024 |
| New Orleans LA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 21–36.5 months | October 19, 2023 |
| New York City NY | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 14.5–33.5 months | January 27, 2024 |
| Newark NJ | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 22–38 months | September 14, 2023 |
| Norfolk VA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 19.5–41 months | June 13, 2023 |
| Oakland Park FL | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 22.5–39 months | August 02, 2023 |
| Oklahoma City OK | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 20.5–39 months | August 09, 2023 |
| Omaha NE | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 12–21 months | January 29, 2025 |
| Orlando FL | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 18.5–33 months | February 11, 2024 |
| Philadelphia PA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 15–31 months | April 07, 2024 |
| Phoenix AZ | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 14–24.5 months | October 21, 2024 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 14–27 months | August 05, 2024 |
| Portland ME | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 22.5–36.5 months | October 22, 2023 |
| Portland OR | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 16–37 months | October 10, 2023 |
| Providence RI | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 12.5–21 months | February 09, 2025 |
| Queens NY | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 21–40.5 months | June 19, 2023 |
| Raleigh NC | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 24.5–40 months | July 09, 2023 |
| Reno NV | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 18–36.5 months | October 24, 2023 |
| Sacramento CA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 18–39 months | August 11, 2023 |
| Saint Louis MO | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 12–25 months | October 04, 2024 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 15–21.5 months | January 20, 2025 |
| San Antonio TX | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 13–24.5 months | October 25, 2024 |
| San Bernardino CA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 19–33 months | February 09, 2024 |
| San Diego CA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 13–31.5 months | March 29, 2024 |
| San Fernando Valley CA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 13–38.5 months | August 24, 2023 |
| San Francisco CA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 18.5–41.5 months | May 18, 2023 |
| San Jose CA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 32.5–43 months | April 05, 2023 |
| San Juan PR | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 14.5–30 months | May 12, 2024 |
| Santa Ana CA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 27.5–43.5 months | March 18, 2023 |
| Seattle WA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 36–56.5 months | February 18, 2022 |
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | 131A Employment-Based adjustment applications | 42.5–48.5 months | October 17, 2022 |
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | 131A-HRIFA All other applications | up to 141.5 months | January 30, 2015 |
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | 131T Based on an approved T Visa | 43.5–47.5 months | November 15, 2022 |
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | 131U Based on an approved U Visa | 25–28 months | July 08, 2024 |
| Spokane WA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 22–60.5 months | October 23, 2021 |
| Tampa FL | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 17–26.5 months | August 21, 2024 |
| Tucson AZ | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 8.5–13.5 months | September 18, 2025 |
| Washington DC | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 18–24 months | November 05, 2024 |
| West Palm Beach FL | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 16.5–29 months | June 01, 2024 |
| Wichita KS | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 11.5–28.5 months | June 27, 2024 |
| Yakima WA | 131A-FAM Family-Based adjustment applications | 21–57.5 months | January 29, 2022 |
How to read the I-485 figures
Processing time is the range USCIS itself publishes for Form I-485. It is an estimate of how long the agency is taking overall, not a measurement of any individual case, and USCIS revises it roughly monthly without announcing the change.
Case inquiry date is the one that decides what you can do. Find your office in the table above and compare that date against the receipt date printed on your Form I-797C receipt notice. If your receipt date is earlier, USCIS treats the case as outside normal processing times and will accept a case inquiry, also called a service request. If it is later, USCIS treats the case as still within normal processing times and will not act on an inquiry.
The coloured figures show what moved at the most recent revision. Next to a processing time, a red figure means USCIS raised the published upper bound. Next to a case inquiry date, a red figure means the date moved backward — cases that had become eligible to inquire are once again treated as within normal processing times.
What USCIS changed for I-485
Every revision this archive has recorded that touched Form I-485. USCIS publishes no history of its own revisions, so this is the only record that these figures were ever different.
| Observed | USCIS posting date | Inquiry date moved back | Slower | Faster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | August 17, 2026 → September 17, 2026 | 59 | 56 | 22 |
| 2026-08-18 | July 15, 2026 → August 17, 2026 | 77 | 70 | 11 |
| 2026-07-16 | June 23, 2026 → July 15, 2026 | 71 | 66 | 18 |
| 2026-06-24 | May 22, 2026 → June 23, 2026 | 67 | 64 | 25 |
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Processing times for other forms
Every form USCIS publishes a processing time for.
I-90 I-102 I-129 I-129CW I-129F I-130 I-131 I-140 I-212 I-360 I-407 I-526 I-526(L) I-526E I-539 I-600 I-600A I-600A3 I-601 I-601A I-612 I-730 I-751 I-765 I-765V I-800 I-800A I-800A3 I-817 I-821 I-821D I-824 I-829 I-914 I-918 I-929 I-956 I-956F N-400 N-565 N-600 N-600K
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