I-130 vs I-129F
Side-by-side comparison of USCIS processing times for I-130 and I-129F.
I-130 →
Processing Time Range
25.5 months to 340 monthsOffices3
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (25.5 months to 34 months)
Slowest OfficeField Office Director (286.5 months to 306.5 months)
I-129F →
Processing Time Range
13 months to 16.5 monthsOffices1
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (13 months to 16.5 months)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (13 months to 16.5 months)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, I-130 or I-129F?
I-130 currently takes 25.5 months to 340 months while I-129F takes 13 months to 16.5 months. I-129F generally processes faster.
How many offices process I-130 vs I-129F?
I-130 is processed at 3 offices, while I-129F is processed at 1 offices.
When was this comparison last updated?
This data was last updated on 2026-10-05 from USCIS.
Source: WaitVisa.com — USCIS, updated 2026-10-05