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I-140 vs I-485

Side-by-side comparison of USCIS processing times for I-140 and I-485.

I-140 →

Processing Time Range

3.5 months to 26.5 months
Offices1
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (3.5 months to 7 months)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (24 months to 26.5 months)

I-485 →

Processing Time Range

7.5 months to 51.5 months
Offices92
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-140 or I-485?

I-140 currently takes 3.5 months to 26.5 months while I-485 takes 7.5 months to 51.5 months. I-140 generally processes faster.

How many offices process I-140 vs I-485?

I-140 is processed at 1 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