The following is the USCIS California Service Center Processing Time Report as of January 31, 2021.
| Form | Purpose | Sub-Type | Now Processing Cases with Estimated time range of: |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 |
5 Months to 12 Months
|
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Visa to be issued abroad |
2 Months to 4 Months
|
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. |
2 Months to 4 Months
|
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. |
2 Months to 4 Months
|
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2A – Temporary workers |
2 Weeks to 2.5 Months
|
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2B – Other temporary workers |
1 Month to 3 Months
|
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-3 – Temporary trainees |
2 Months to 4 Months
|
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | E – Treaty traders and investors |
4 Months to 6 Months
|
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | L – Intracompany transfers |
3.5 Months to 5.5 Months
|
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Blanket L |
1 Month to 4 Months
|
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | O – Extraordinary ability |
2 Weeks to 2.5 Months
|
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | P – Athletes, artists, and entertainers |
2 Weeks to 2.5 Months
|
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Q – Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process |
2 Months to 4 Months
|
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | R – Religious occupation |
7.5 Months to 10 Months
|
| I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-1/K-2 – Not yet married – fiance and/or dependent child |
5.5 Months to 7.5 Months
|
| I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-3/K-4 – Already married – spouse and/or dependent child |
5.5 Months to 7.5 Months
|
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 |
50 Months to 65 Months
|
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 |
101 Months to 131 Months
|
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister |
129.5 Months to 168 Months
|
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 |
18.5 Months to 24 Months
|
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 |
18.5 Months to 24 Months
|
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 |
48.5 Months to 63 Months
|
| I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole |
22.5 Months to 29 Months
|
| I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | 16.5 Months to 21 Months |
| I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications |
12 Months to 30.5 Months
|
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to H dependents |
9 Months to 11.5 Months
|
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to L dependents |
8.5 Months to 11 Months
|
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories |
10 Months to 13 Months
|
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change Status to the J exchange visitor category |
2.5 Months to 4.5 Months
|
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other change of status applications |
16 Months to 21 Months
|
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for H dependents |
11 Months to 14.5 Months
|
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students |
10 Months to 12.5 Months
|
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors |
2.5 Months to 4.5 Months
|
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for L dependents |
2.5 Months to 4.5 Months
|
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other extension applications |
14 Months to 18 Months
|
| I-751 | Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents |
14.5 Months to 22 Months
|
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] |
4 Months to 11 Months
|
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization |
6.5 Months to 10.5 Months
|
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Haiti extension [(c)(19), (a)(12)] |
6 Months to 11 Months
|
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)] |
5.5 Months to 9 Months
|
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on being an L-2 spouse of an L-1 nonimmigrant [(a)(18)] |
5.5 Months to 10.5 Months
|
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (Standalone; not filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)] |
5.5 Months to 9 Months
|
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved, concurrently filed, I-821D [(c)(33)] |
7 Months to 12 Months
|
| I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Haiti Initial or Late Filing |
3.5 Months to 5 Months
|
| I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Haiti Extension |
3.5 Months to 5 Months
|
| I-821D | Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals | Request for Deferred Action |
4 Months to 8 Months
|
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Start My Phone ConsultationThese Processing Times issued by USCIS gives you an estimate of how long it will take the California Service Center to process a class of petitions or applications. USCIS generally processes cases as they are received (“first in, first out”). USCIS has also developed internal goals for most types of petitions and applications. For example, the stated goal for Form I-129’s (H-1B petitions) is 2 months.
How to use the Processing Time Report:
- Check your receipt notice (I-797C, Notice of Action) and make sure that the receipt number begins with “WAC”.
- Look for the Form number or Purpose for your petition or application.
- Look for the specific Sub-type for your petition or application, if applicable.
- Check the column titled “Now Processing Cases with Receipt Notice Date of”. If you see a date, the Service Center is currently processing cases filed on or before that date. If you see “X” months, it means that the Service Center is processing cases within their internally-developed goal time frames.
If you find that your case is outside “normal” processing times, you can contact USCIS Customer Service.
NOTE: If you received a notice from USCIS informing you that the case has been transferred from the California Service Center to another Service Center or Local Field Office, check the processing times for the destination Service Center or Local Field Offices.
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