USCIS updates immigration processing times

The United States citizenship and immigration service (USCIS) has published an update of its processing times, valid from the 2025 calendar year.

This information, announced on February 25, is crucial for thousands of immigrants waiting for the resolution of residence -related procedures, status adjustment, family requests, migratory forgives and naturalization.

The new times reflect slight variations with respect to previous months. Some processes have shown a slight reduction in waiting deadlines, while others remain stable or have delays.

It is important to note that USCIS processing times are not fixed, but vary depending on the form of the form, the workload in the processing centers and the local office where the case is processed.

These new processing times reflect some advances, but there are still worrying delays in key applications such as family reunification and migratory forgives.

Although USCIS He has shown improvements in certain categories, immigrants continue to face long waiting times that can affect their lives significantly.

It is crucial for applicants to constantly review updated times and consult with immigration lawyers if you have doubts about their cases.

Family requests and fiancee (K-1)

One of the most common procedures within the American immigration system is the request for immediate family members of citizens and permanent residents. In this process, the most used form is the I-130, while for those committed to American citizens, the form to be presented is the I-129F for the Promised Visa (K-1).

Form I-1330

• Average processing time: 14.4 months.
• Change compared to the previous month: Light increase from 14.3 months.

This time represents a historical average nationwide, but may vary depending on the processing center that manages the application. Some offices can solve these cases in less time, while others may take longer due to the accumulation of files.

FORM I-129F-PROMISED VISA/A K-1

• Average processing time: 6 months.
• Change compared to the previous month: minimum reduction from the previous 6.1 months.

Despite the improvement, delays in applications submitted between April and July of last year have been reported. Factors such as the number of applications received and the allocation of immigration officers can influence the real time of resolution.

Status adjustment and job -based requests

The status adjustment is the process by which a person who is already in the United States requests to become a permanent resident without leaving the country. The processing time varies according to the eligibility base.

FORM I-140-REQUITIONS OF IMMIGRANCE WORKERS

• Premium processing time: less than 1 month.
• Standard processing time: 7.6 months.

Immigrant workers who opt for premium processing can receive a decision in a significantly shorter period, but must pay an additional cost.

FORM I-485-STATUS ADJUSTMENT

• Approved asylum: 10.2 months.
• Refuge: 7.9 months.
• EMPLOYMENT: 6.9 months.
• Family: 9.3 months.
• Status adjustment under the Cuban adjustment law: 7.3 months (reduction from 7.6 months).

In general terms, status adjustment has shown a tendency to stability or minor reductions in some cases. The remarkable reduction in the Cuban adjustment is a positive signal for those who apply under this category.

Migratory forgings and conditions removal

Some requests within the American immigration system have longer waiting times.

FORM I-601A-Provisional forgiveness for illegal presence

• Average processing time: 32.1 months.
• Change compared to the previous month: Minimum reduction from 32 months.

Although this reduction is a mild improvement, it remains one of the most delayed procedures in USCIS. Those who need this forgiveness to continue their immigration process must be prepared to wait several years before receiving a resolution.

FORM I-751-Elimination of Permanent Residence Conditions

• Average processing time: 21.8 months.
• Change compared to the previous month: without significant variations.

This process is essential for those conditional residents who wish to obtain permanent residence without restrictions. USCIS has implemented an automatic 48 -month extension for residence cards while the application is processed.

Naturalization and citizenship

For those who seek to become American citizens, processing times have shown greater stability compared to other categories.

N-400 form-application for naturalization

• Average processing time: 5.5 months.

The naturalization process is maintained within reasonable times, which represents an advantage for those who seek to access the benefits of US citizenship.

N-600 form-citizenship certificate

• Average processing time: 16.9 months.

This procedure is relevant to those children of American citizens who need documentation that confirms their citizenship status.

Processing times at the National Visas Center (NVC)

In addition to the times of USCIS, the National Visas Center (NVC) also plays a crucial role in the processing of certain immigration cases.

• Case creation at the NVC: 16 days (cases received on February 8, 2025).
• Document review: 11 days (documents sent on February 13, 2025).
• Responses to consultations: 6 days (consultations sent on February 18, 2025).

These times are key to those who process their visa abroad and must go through the consular stage.

Conclusion

The USCIS processing times update by 2025 shows a combination of slight improvements and persistent delays in certain categories.

It is important that each applicant consult the specific times in their local office and verify any change in the official USCIS page.