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I-485 vs I-765

Side-by-side comparison of USCIS processing times for I-485 and I-765.

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)

I-765

Processing Time Range

7 days to 24.5 months
Offices2
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (7 days to 28 days)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (19.5 months to 22.5 months)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, I-485 or I-765?

I-485 currently takes 7.5 months to 51.5 months while I-765 takes 7 days to 24.5 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 2026-04-11 from USCIS.

Source: WaitVisa.com — USCIS, updated 2026-04-11