I-485 vs I-765
Side-by-side comparison of USCIS processing times for I-485 and I-765.
I-485 →
Processing Time Range
5 months to 51 monthsOffices92
Fastest OfficeSt. Albans Field Office (5 months to 11 months)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (43.5 months to 46 months)
I-765 →
Processing Time Range
7 days to 29 monthsOffices2
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (7 days to 28 days)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (19.5 months to 21.5 months)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, I-485 or I-765?
I-485 currently takes 5 months to 51 months while I-765 takes 7 days to 29 months. I-765 generally processes faster.
How many offices process I-485 vs I-765?
I-485 is processed at 92 offices, while I-765 is processed at 2 offices.
When was this comparison last updated?
This data was last updated on 2026-06-05 from USCIS.
Source: WaitVisa.com — USCIS, updated 2026-06-05