I-751 vs I-485
Side-by-side comparison of USCIS processing times for I-751 and I-485.
I-751 →
Processing Time Range
31 months to 60 monthsOffices2
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (31 months to 33.5 months)
Slowest OfficeField Office Director (38.5 months to 60 months)
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, I-751 or I-485?
I-751 currently takes 31 months to 60 months while I-485 takes 5 months to 51 months. I-485 generally processes faster.
How many offices process I-751 vs I-485?
I-751 is processed at 2 offices, while I-485 is processed at 92 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