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I-526 vs I-526E

Side-by-side comparison of USCIS processing times for I-526 and I-526E.

I-526 →

Processing Time Range

31.5 months to 32.5 months
Offices1
Fastest OfficeInternational Processing Operations (31.5 months to 32.5 months)
Slowest OfficeInternational Processing Operations (31.5 months to 32.5 months)

I-526E →

Processing Time Range

25.5 months to 35 months
Offices1
Fastest OfficeInternational Processing Operations (25.5 months to 35 months)
Slowest OfficeInternational Processing Operations (25.5 months to 35 months)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, I-526 or I-526E?

I-526 currently takes 31.5 months to 32.5 months while I-526E takes 25.5 months to 35 months. I-526E generally processes faster.

How many offices process I-526 vs I-526E?

I-526 is processed at 1 offices, while I-526E is processed at 1 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