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 26 monthsOffices2
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (7 days to 28 days)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (19 months to 22.5 months)
I-131 →
Processing Time Range
16 months to 27.5 monthsOffices1
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (16 months to 20 months)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (23 months to 27.5 months)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, I-765 or I-131?
I-765 currently takes 7 days to 26 months while I-131 takes 16 months to 27.5 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 2026-07-22 from USCIS.
Source: WaitVisa.com — USCIS, updated 2026-07-22