Processing Times and Status Checks

Processing times can vary greatly, depending on the type of immigration petition or application filed and the workload of the office where it was filed.  Below are links to official government sites where processing times are listed, and where you may check the status of your case.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

• Processing Times for the USCIS, including Service Centers, District Offices and the National Benefits Center
  • California Service Center
  • Nebraska Service Center
  • Texas Service Center
  • Vermont Service Center
  • Missouri (National Benefits Center)
• Status Check for USCIS Cases
  • Requires your USCIS Receipt #

Department of Labor

• Labor Certification, H-2A, and H-2B Processing Times

Department of State

• Visa Bulletin
• Status Check for J-1 Waivers
  • Requires your DOS case #