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I-765 vs I-131

Side-by-side comparison of USCIS processing times for I-765 and I-131.

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)

I-131

Processing Time Range

16 months to 23.5 months
Offices1
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (16 months to 17 months)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (21 months to 23.5 months)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, I-765 or I-131?

I-765 currently takes 7 days to 24.5 months while I-131 takes 16 months to 23.5 months. I-765 generally processes faster.

How many offices process I-765 vs I-131?

I-765 is processed at 2 offices, while I-131 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