USCIS Processing Time Information for California Service Center



Field Office Processing Dates for California Service Center as of: February 29, 2012
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 2.5 Months
I-129
 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Blanket L 2 Months
I-129
 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker E - Treaty traders and investors 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 Months
I-129
 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2B - Other temporary workers 1 Months
I-129
 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-3 - Temporary trainees 2 Months
I-129
 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker L - Intracompany transfers 1 Months
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 5 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 August 23, 2011
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 January 19, 2010
I-130
 Petition for Alien Relative Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 October 1, 2010
I-130
 Petition for Alien Relative U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 June 19, 2010
I-130
 Petition for Alien Relative U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister February 11, 2010
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 February 24, 2007
I-526
 Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States 8 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 Weeks
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 April 26, 2011
I-821
 Application for Temporary Protected Status El Salvador extension 3 Months
I-821
 Application for Temporary Protected Status El Salvador initial or late filing 3 Months
I-821
 Application for Temporary Protected Status Honduras and Nicaragua extension 3 Months
I-821
 Application for Temporary Protected Status Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing 3 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 12, 1997
I-90
 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Initial issuance or replacement April 1, 2009
I-90
 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card 10-year renewal 3.5 Months

Source: USCIS

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