Form I-485 processing time
I-485 Based on an approved T Visa
Processing time trend
Months to decision
FY diamonds are USCIS-published yearly national averages. Weekly points average our daily snapshots. Daily points are individual USCIS snapshots from the last 30 days.
Summary · Updated 2026-06-23
As of 2026-06-23, USCIS reports a 43.5 Months to 46 Months processing time for Form I-485 Based on an approved T Visa cases handled by Service Center Operations (SCOPS). This range represents the time to complete 80% of these cases. If your filing receipt is dated before September 4, 2022, you may submit a case inquiry to USCIS.
How long does I-485 Based on an approved T Visa take?
USCIS currently publishes a range of 43.5 Months to 46 Months for Form I-485 Based on an approved T Visa cases handled by Service Center Operations (SCOPS), as of . This is the time to complete 80% of cases of this type at this office — your case may resolve faster or slower than the published range.
Can I submit a case inquiry?
USCIS accepts case inquiries when your receipt date is older than the published inquiry date. For I-485 Based on an approved T Visa at Service Center Operations (SCOPS), that date is currently September 4, 2022. If your filing receipt is dated before that, you can submit a service request through your USCIS online account.
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How to read the chart
The chart combines four data sources, oldest to newest: USCIS-published fiscal-year averages from FY2014 (including the current partial year), drawn from USCIS's Historic Processing Times page; weekly averages computed from our daily snapshots; and daily snapshots for the most recent 30 days. A flat line means the published range was unchanged in our snapshots, not that nothing is happening on individual cases.
Source & methodology
All processing-time figures on this page come directly from USCIS's official Processing Times tool. We snapshot the published ranges every weekday and store the time series for trend analysis. Historic fiscal-year medians come from USCIS's Historic Processing Times page. This site is independent and not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency.
Frequently asked questions about I-485
What is Form I-485?
I-485 is the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. It's the form you file to become a green card holder while inside the United States, rather than through consular processing abroad.
Can I work while my I-485 is pending?
Yes, by filing Form I-765 (EAD) concurrently with your I-485. Most adjustment applicants receive an EAD within 4-8 months. The EAD is renewable in 5-year increments as of 2023.
Can I travel while my I-485 is pending?
Only with an approved Advance Parole (Form I-131), unless you maintain valid H, L, or K nonimmigrant status. Departing without AP is treated as abandoning the I-485 application, with limited exceptions.
When is the I-485 interview required?
Most family-based and some employment-based cases require an in-person interview at a USCIS field office. Asylee-based and many employment-based cases are waiver-eligible. The interview is typically scheduled in the final months of adjudication.
What is concurrent filing?
Concurrent filing means submitting your I-130 (family) or I-140 (employment) petition together with your I-485 and supporting EAD/AP applications. It's allowed when the immediate relative category or your employment-based priority date is current.
Can I change jobs while my I-485 is pending (employment-based)?
Yes, after your I-485 has been pending 180 days, you can change to a 'same or similar' occupation under AC21 §204(j) (INA §204(j)). File Form I-485 Supplement J with the new employer's offer letter.
What documents do I need for the medical exam (Form I-693)?
The civil surgeon (USCIS-designated doctor) will provide a sealed envelope you submit to USCIS. Vaccinations, tuberculosis test, syphilis/gonorrhea screening, and mental health/drug abuse evaluation are standard. As of 2024 USCIS policy, completed I-693s have indefinite validity once submitted.
What's the difference between IR1 and CR1?
Both are I-485 outcomes for spouses of US citizens. CR1 (Conditional Resident) is issued when your marriage was less than 2 years old at the time of green card grant — you'll file I-751 to remove conditions 90 days before the 2-year mark. IR1 (Immediate Relative) is the unconditional 10-year green card issued when your marriage is 2+ years old at grant.
Helpful guides
Other I-485 case types
- Based on an approved U Visa
- Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago
- Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago
- Employment-Based adjustment applications
- Family-Based adjustment applications
- All other applications
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