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I-129 at California Service Center

Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker processing-time ranges at the California Service Center, by category and subtype.

Processing Time
2.5–5 mo.
80th percentile
Form
I-129
Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
Office
California Service Center
H-1B Specialty Occupation
Inquiry Date
—
File after this date
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California Service Center — I-129 Processing Details

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I-129 · California Service Center · All subtypesTimes = 80th percentile of prior 6 months
Category / SubtypeProcessing TimeReceipt Date for Inquiry
H-1B Specialty Occupation
2.5–5 mo.
—
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
1.5–3.5 mo.
—
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Other Offices — I-129 Processing Times

Vermont Service Center
2–4.5 mo.
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I-129 Processing Times Index

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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.