I-130 vs I-485
Side-by-side comparison of USCIS processing times for I-130 and I-485.
I-130 →
Processing Time Range
17 months to 298 monthsOffices3
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (17 months to 23 months)
Slowest OfficeField Office Director (197 months to 298 months)
I-485 →
Processing Time Range
7.5 months to 51.5 monthsOffices92
Fastest OfficeBoston Field Office (7.5 months to 17 months)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (42 months to 44 months)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, I-130 or I-485?
I-130 currently takes 17 months to 298 months while I-485 takes 7.5 months to 51.5 months. I-485 generally processes faster.
How many offices process I-130 vs I-485?
I-130 is processed at 3 offices, while I-485 is processed at 92 offices.
When was this comparison last updated?
This data was last updated on 2026-04-11 from USCIS.
Source: WaitVisa.com — USCIS, updated 2026-04-11