Immigration Processing Times
Depending upon the nature of the immigration matter, an application might be pending at one of various government offices. Below are links to official government internet sites containing the most recent processing times.
PLEASE NOTE: The current processing dates typically indicate that the government agency is beginning to process applications received on or before that date. The processing dates do not mean that all applications received earlier have already been adjudicated. In addition, at each agency there can be significant variations in the processing time for an individual application, depending upon the workflow of the particular analyst handling the matter. Accordingly, please view these processing dates as general guidelines, and use caution when making time-sensitive plans based on this information.
U.S. Department of Labor
- Labor Certification Processing Times
U.S. Department of Labor and State Workforce Agencies handle RIR and standard permanent labor certification applications and H-2B temporary labor certification applications.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly INS)
- Online Case Status
The status of applications already filed with the USCIS can be confirmed through the USCIS Case Status Search Page. You will need your BCIS receipt number, a 13-character code located on the official I-797 receipt notice and related official correspondence. - Processing Times by Service Center and District Office
U.S. Department of State