I-485 vs I-765
Side-by-side comparison of USCIS processing times for I-485 and I-765.
I-485 →
Processing Time Range
6 months to 75.5 monthsOffices92
Fastest OfficeHelena Field Office (6 months to 11.5 months)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (43.5 months to 47 months)
I-765 →
Processing Time Range
7 days to 26 monthsOffices2
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (7 days to 28 days)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (19 months to 22.5 months)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, I-485 or I-765?
I-485 currently takes 6 months to 75.5 months while I-765 takes 7 days to 26 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 2026-07-22 from USCIS.
Source: WaitVisa.com — USCIS, updated 2026-07-22