I-751 vs I-485
Side-by-side comparison of USCIS processing times for I-751 and I-485.
I-751 →
Processing Time Range
36 months to 58.5 monthsOffices1
Fastest OfficeField Office Director (36 months to 58.5 months)
Slowest OfficeField Office Director (36 months to 58.5 months)
I-485 →
Processing Time Range
8.5 months to 60.5 monthsOffices92
Fastest OfficeSt. Albans Field Office (8.5 months to 12.5 months)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (43.5 months to 47.5 months)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, I-751 or I-485?
I-751 currently takes 36 months to 58.5 months while I-485 takes 8.5 months to 60.5 months. I-485 generally processes faster.
How many offices process I-751 vs I-485?
I-751 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 2026-10-23 from USCIS.
Source: WaitVisa.com — USCIS, updated 2026-10-23