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I-485 at Washington DC Field Office

Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is filed with USCIS to apply for a Green Card.

Verified from USCIS on 2026-06-05

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Current Processing Time
15 months to 22 months
Updated 2026-06-05 · Source: USCIS
The current processing time for I-485 at Washington DC Field Office is 15 months to 22 months. This data was last updated on 2026-06-05 from USCIS.

How I-485 compares to other forms at the Washington DC Field Office

Washington DC runs N-600 (certificate of citizenship), N-400 (naturalization), and N-600K (citizenship under section 322) alongside I-485. N-600 spans 8.0 to 11.0 months and N-400 spans 9.5 to 11.0. N-600K runs 38.5 to 56.5 months, the widest range. I-485 sits at 13.0 to 20.5 months, a 7.5-month spread that is the second-widest at the office. The I-485 ceiling lands 36 months below the office's overall maximum. The I-485 floor opens 5 months above the office's quickest form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does I-485 take at Washington DC Field Office?

Current processing time for I-485 at Washington DC Field Office is 15 months to 22 months, based on the latest data from USCIS.

When was I-485 processing time data last updated?

The data was last updated on 2026-06-05, sourced from USCIS.

What factors affect I-485 processing time?

Processing times vary based on application volume, case complexity, security checks, and the completeness of submitted documentation. Times shown are estimates and individual cases may differ.

Source: Source: WaitVisa.com — USCIS, updated 2026-06-05