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 |
09-30-2011 |
01-25-2012 |
None |
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Change of Status |
3-5 months |
01-10-2012 PP |
01-19-2012 PP |
10-13-2011 |
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Transfer (new employer) |
3-5 months |
01-24-2012 PP |
02-06-2012 PP |
12-16-2011 PP |
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Extension (same employer) |
3-5 months |
06-30-2011 |
09-22-2011 |
None |
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L-1(A or B) Petition | |||||
Petition |
1-3 months |
01-24-2012 PP |
02-02-2012 PP |
None |
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Extension |
1-3 months |
05-19-2011 |
09-16-2011 |
None |
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TN Extension (Vermont) |
3-6 months |
08-25-2009 |
08-31-2009 |
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 |
11-03-2011 |
01-30-2012 |
11-15-2011 |
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PERM Audit |
15-24 months |
03-27-2008 |
04-20-2010 |
Filed response to audit 06-17-08 |
Preference Petition (I-140) |
Based on Labor Certification |
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2nd Preference TX |
6-12 months |
08-07-2007 |
04-29-2008 |
None |
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2nd Preference NE |
6-12 months |
07-14-2011 |
01-30-2012 |
10-18-2011 |
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RFE |
07-25-2011 |
02-01-2012 |
(Responded 10-24-2011) |
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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 |
01-27-2011 |
07-15-2011 |
None |
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RFE |
04-29-2010 |
07-26-2010 |
(Responded 06-17-2010) |
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Preference Petition (I-140) |
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Outstanding Researcher |
6-12 months |
04-24-2009 |
10-29-2009 |
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 |
05-07-2009 |
12-07-2009 |
None |
Adjustment Application (I-485) |
Visa Number Available |
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Texas |
6-12 months |
04-26-2007 |
04-11-2008 |
None |
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RFE |
06-20-2007 |
01-02-2008 |
(Responded 12-10-2007) |
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Nebraska |
6-12 months |
10-19-2011 |
01-23-2012 |
11-01-2011 |
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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 |
12-09-2010 |
02-10-2011 |
None |
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Nebraska |
2-3 months |
07-07-2011 |
09-08-2011 |
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 |
08-19-2011 |
11-03-2011 |
None |
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Adjustment Family-Based |
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San Francisco
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Interview Scheduled |
9-12 months |
01-15-2008 |
07-08-2008 |
None |
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Case Granted |
07-08-2008(interview) |
03-24-2009 |
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San Jose
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Interview Scheduled |
6-12 months |
06-30-2005 |
01-12-2006 |
None |
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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 |
12-20-2011 |
01-26-2012 |
None |
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N-400 |
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San Francisco
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Fingerprint Scheduled |
6-12 months |
06-22-2005 |
07-19-2005 |
None |
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Interview Scheduled |
06-22-2005 |
10-24-2005 |
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San Jose
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Fingerprint Scheduled |
6-12 months |
03-22-2006 |
05-05-2006 |
None |
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Interview Scheduled |
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 |