I-130 vs I-129F
Side-by-side comparison of USCIS processing times for I-130 and I-129F.
I-130 →
Processing Time Range
21.5 months to 378 monthsOffices3
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (21.5 months to 29 months)
Slowest OfficeField Office Director (286.5 months to 300.5 months)
I-129F →
Processing Time Range
12 months to 15.5 monthsOffices1
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (12 months to 15.5 months)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (12 months to 15.5 months)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, I-130 or I-129F?
I-130 currently takes 21.5 months to 378 months while I-129F takes 12 months to 15.5 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 2026-07-22 from USCIS.
Source: WaitVisa.com — USCIS, updated 2026-07-22