Internal Processing Times
All applications filed in California, unless otherwise
noted.
*PP = Premium Processing
Temporary Visas |
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APPLICATION TYPE |
JJKL ESTIMATED PROCESSING TIMES |
MOST RECENTLY APPROVED CASE |
FILING DATE OF OLDEST PENDING CASE |
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FILING DATE |
APPROVAL DATE |
H-1B |
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Petition (abroad) |
3-5 months |
06-11-2012 |
12-03-2012 |
04-01-2013 |
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Change of Status |
3-5 months |
04-01-2013 |
05-07-2013 |
04-01-2013 |
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Transfer (new employer) |
3-5 months |
05-02-2013 PP |
05-09-2013 PP |
None |
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Extension (same employer) |
3-5 months |
04-10-2013 PP |
04-20-2013 PP |
05-10-2013 |
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L-1(A or B) Petition | |||||
Petition |
1-3 months |
06-14-2012 PP |
07-02-2012 PP |
None |
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Extension |
1-3 months |
03-22-2013 |
04-16-2013 |
None |
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TN Extension (Vermont) |
3-6 months |
11-02-2012 PP |
11-26-2012 PP |
None |
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B-1 Extension |
3-9 months |
12-05-2004 |
01-31-2005 |
None |
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Permanent Residence Application |
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APPLICATION TYPE |
JJKL ESTIMATED PROCESSING TIMES |
MOST RECENTLY APPROVED CASE |
FILING DATE OF OLDEST PENDING CASE |
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FILING DATE |
APPROVAL DATE |
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Labor Certification PERM |
4-12 months |
12-20-2012 |
05-02-2013 |
10-25-2012 |
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PERM Audit |
15-24 months |
01-24-2012 |
08-24-2012 |
Filed response to audit 05-07-2012 |
Preference Petition (I-140) |
Based on Labor Certification |
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2nd Preference TX |
6-12 months |
08-17-2012 |
11-01-2012 |
None |
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2nd Preference NE |
6-12 months |
11-15-2012 |
04-05-2013 |
11-02-2012 |
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RFE |
07-03-2012 |
01-22-2013 |
01-08-2013 |
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3rd Preference TX |
6-12 months |
08-23-2011 |
02-06-2012 |
None |
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3rd Preference NE |
6-16 months |
06-06-2012 |
02-04-2013 |
None |
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RFE |
10-20-2011 |
04-13-2012 |
(Responded 03-27-2012 |
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Preference Petition (I-140) |
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Outstanding Researcher |
6-12 months |
12-07-2012 PP |
12-17-2012 PP |
None |
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RFE |
10-24-2003 |
01-03-2005 |
(Responded 12-16-2004) |
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Extraordinary Ability |
6-12 months |
03-20-2009 |
11-30-2009 |
None |
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International Manager |
6-12 months |
05-24-2012 |
07-19-2012 |
None |
Adjustment Application (I-485) |
Visa Number Available |
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Texas |
6-12 months |
11-01-2012 |
01-22-2013 |
None |
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RFE |
06-20-2007 |
01-02-2008 |
(Responded 12-10-2007) |
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Nebraska |
6-12 months |
11-01-2012 |
03-21-2013 |
11-02-2012 |
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RFE |
09-23-2011 |
10-31-2011 |
(Responded 10-06-2011) |
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Work Permit |
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Texas |
2-3 months |
12-14-2012 |
01-30-2013 |
None |
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Nebraska |
2-3 months |
12-12-2012 |
01-18-2013 |
None |
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Advance Parole |
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Texas |
2-3 months |
12-23-2011 |
01-23-2012 |
None |
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Nebraska |
2-3 months |
03-01-2013 |
04-19-2013 |
None |
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Adjustment Family-Based |
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San Francisco
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Interview Scheduled |
3-6 months |
11-07-2012 |
01-29-2013 |
01-30-2013 |
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Case Granted |
01-29-2013 (interview) |
01-30-2013 |
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San Jose
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Interview Scheduled |
6-12 months |
06-30-2005 |
01-12-2006 |
04-13-2012 |
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Case Granted |
01-12-2006 (interview) |
11-05-2007 |
None |
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Re-Entry Permit (Nebraska) |
6-12 months |
11-14-2012 |
01-28-2013 |
None |
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N-400 |
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San Francisco
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Fingerprint Scheduled |
1-2 months |
02-29-2012 |
03-28-2012 |
None |
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Interview Scheduled |
3-6 months |
02-29-2012 |
05-08-2012 |
None |
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San Jose
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Fingerprint Scheduled |
1-2 months |
03-22-2006 |
05-05-2006 |
None |
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Interview Scheduled |
3-6 months |
08-05-2005 |
12-29-2005 |
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APPLICATION TYPE |
JJKL ESTIMATED PROCESSING TIMES |
FILING DATE |
APPROVAL DATE |
FILING DATE OF OLDEST PENDING CASE |
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MOST RECENTLY APPROVED CASE |
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* Interview Date |