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I-129 vs I-140

Side-by-side comparison of USCIS processing times for I-129 and I-140.

I-129 →

Processing Time Range

3.5 months to 22.5 months
Offices1
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (3.5 months to 4 months)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (20 months to 22.5 months)

I-140 →

Processing Time Range

3 months to 35.5 months
Offices1
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (3 months to 6.5 months)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (32.5 months to 35.5 months)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, I-129 or I-140?

I-129 currently takes 3.5 months to 22.5 months while I-140 takes 3 months to 35.5 months. I-140 generally processes faster.

How many offices process I-129 vs I-140?

I-129 is processed at 1 offices, while I-140 is processed at 1 offices.

When was this comparison last updated?

This data was last updated on 2026-10-06 from USCIS.

Source: WaitVisa.com — USCIS, updated 2026-10-06