Different centers of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) operate with different processing times on a case-by-case basis.
The number of forms to attend to each day influences the resolution time and distribution of final reports to applicants.
Processing Times in Texas
In the case of the State of Texas, according to the specific case of each applicant, the established time is as follows. Here we show you the most common procedures performed at your service center.
- Form I-102 Replacement Application/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document
Initial issuance or replacement of Form I-94
4.5 months – 6.5 months
- I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
H-1B – Specialized Occupation – Visa will be issued abroad
1.5 months – 4 months
- I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
H-1B – Skilled Occupation – Change of Status in the US
1.5 months – 4 months
- I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
H-1B – Skilled Occupation – Extension of Investment in the US
1.5 months – 4 months
- I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
L – Transferred to Company
1.5 months – 3.5 months
- I-129F Petition for Foreign Fiance
K1/K2/K3/K4 – Fiancé or spouse and/or dependent children
13 months – 17 months
- I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
A permanent resident applying for a spouse or child under 21 years of age
36.5 months – 42 months
- I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
Applying for an unmarried son/daughter aged 21 or older in the US Citizen
46.5 months – 49.5 months
- I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
Permanent resident for unmarried son or daughter age 21 or older
49.5 months – 50.5 months
- I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
The US Citizen applies for married son or daughter
49 months – 51 months
- I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
Applying for a US citizen brother or sister
45.5 months – 50 months.
