I-140 · Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
Plan your I-140 with real USCIS data
Live processing times by service center, quarterly volume trends, and a queue calculator that connects your priority date to the current Visa Bulletin.
Processing times last synced: Apr 1, 2026
USCIS Processing Times
Official ranges published by USCIS for each service center.
| Category | Nebraska (NSC) | Texas (TSC) | Avg. median |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1A · Extraordinary ability | 7.5–11.5 mo | 8–12.5 mo | 9.8 mo |
| EB-1B · Outstanding professor/researcher | 8.5–13.5 mo | 9–14 mo | 11.0 mo |
| EB-1C · Multinational executive | 12–18.5 mo | 13.5–19.5 mo | 15.8 mo |
| EB-2 · Advanced degree | 6.5–10.5 mo | 7–11 mo | 8.5 mo |
| EB-2 NIW · National Interest Waiver | 9.5–15.5 mo | 10.5–16.5 mo | 12.8 mo |
| EB-3 · Skilled worker / professional | 5.5–9 mo | 6–10 mo | 7.5 mo |
| EB-3 · Other Workers (Unskilled) | 6.5–10.5 mo | 7–11.5 mo | 9.0 mo |
Ranges represent the time it takes to complete 50%–93% of cases. Premium Processing (15 business days) is available for most I-140 categories at an additional fee.