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I-129 Processing Times

Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker — current estimated processing-time ranges by USCIS office. Click any office for the per-office detail.

DC / Primary Office
2–4.5 mo.
Vermont Service Center
Fastest Office
1.5–3.5 mo.
California Service Center
Slowest Office
3–6 mo.
Vermont Service Center
Offices Tracked
5
Field + service centers
01

I-129 Processing Times — All Offices

80th percentile · Monthly
egov.uscis.gov/processing-times · Represents 80% of adjudicated cases over prior 6 months · Click any office for detail
USCIS Office · 80th percentile of prior 6 monthsClick office for full detail →
USCIS OfficeCategory / SubtypeProcessing TimeReceipt Date for Inquiry
Vermont Service Center
H-1B Specialty Occupation
H-1B Specialty Occupation
2–4.5 mo.
California Service Center
H-1B Specialty Occupation
H-1B Specialty Occupation
2.5–5 mo.
Vermont Service Center
L-1A Manager/Executive
L-1A Manager/Executive
3–6 mo.
Vermont Service Center
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
2–4 mo.
California Service Center
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
1.5–3.5 mo.

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Last updated 2026-04-28 · Source: USCIS Processing Times · For informational purposes only — not legal advice · Consult an attorney for your specific situation.