Below is a chart showing the approximate processing times for the Vermont Service Center. Each USCIS form listed below will have its own processing time in the chart listed above. The timeframe will either be in months (ex. 2 months) or based on a date (ex. 5/16/2012). If the timeframe is in months this means that the current processing time is meeting USCIS goals and an application can be expected to be processed in this timeframe. However, if the timeframe is listed as a date this means processing has been slower than USCIS goals. The date listed next to a form number represents the filing date (based on an alien’s receipt notice) of the last form of that type that was processed by the USCIS before publishing processing time data.
Form |
Title |
Classification or Basis for Filing: |
Processing Timeframe: |
I-102 |
Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record |
Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 |
5/28/2-12 |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
Blanket L |
2 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
E - Treaty traders and investors |
6/18/2012 |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad |
5/7/2012 |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. |
5/7/2012 |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. |
5/7/2012 |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-1C - Nurses |
6/18/2012 |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
H-3 - Temporary trainees |
5/21/2012 |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
L - Intracompany transfers |
1 Month |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
O - Extraordinary ability |
2 Weeks |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
P - Athletes, artists, and entertainers |
2 Weeks |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
Q - Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process |
2 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
R - Religious occupation |
5 Months |
I-129 |
Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker |
TN - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional |
2 Months |
I-129F |
Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) |
K-1/K-2 - Not yet married - fiancé(e) and/or dependent child |
3/5/2012 |
I-129F |
Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) |
K-3/K-4 - Already married - spouse and/or dependent child |
11/17/2011 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 |
1/23/2011 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 |
5 Months |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 |
2/27/2012 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 |
1/16/2012 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 |
2/27/2012 |
I-130 |
Petition for Alien Relative |
U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister |
11/20/2010 |
I-131 |
Application for Travel Document |
Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole |
4/12/2012 |
I-131 |
Application for Travel Document |
Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole |
4/12/2012 |
I-131 |
Application for Travel Document |
All other applicants for advance parole |
4/16/2012 |
I-360 |
Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant |
All other special immigrants |
6/5/2011 |
I-485 |
Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status |
Employment-based adjustment applications |
9/11/2011 |
I-485 |
Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status |
Under the Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) |
7/3/2010 |
I-485 |
Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status |
Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago |
4 months |
I-485 |
Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status |
Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago |
July 3, 2010 |
I-539 |
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status |
Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories |
5/7/2012 |
I-539 |
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status |
Change of status to H or L dependents |
5/7/2012 |
I-539 |
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status |
Change Status to the J exchange visitor category |
5/7/2012 |
I-539 |
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status |
All other change of status applications |
5/7/2012 |
I-539 |
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status |
Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students |
5/7/2012 |
I-539 |
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status |
Extension of stay for H and L dependents |
5/7/2012 |
I-539 |
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status |
Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors |
5/7/2012 |
I-539 |
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status |
All other extension applications |
5/7/2012 |
I-601 |
Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility |
Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility |
4 months |
I-751 |
Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence |
Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents |
12/12/2011 |
I-765 |
Application for Employment Authorization |
Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] |
3 Months |
I-765 |
Application for Employment Authorization |
Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] |
7/2/2012 |
I-765 |
Application for Employment Authorization |
Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] |
3 Months |
I-765 |
Application for Employment Authorization |
Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] |
10/31/2010 |
I-765 |
Application for Employment Authorization |
Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] |
1/6/2011 |
I-765 |
Application for Employment Authorization |
All other applications for employment authorization |
3 Months |
I-817 |
Application for Family Unity Benefits |
Voluntary departure under the family unity program |
6 Months |
I-821 |
Application for Temporary Protected Status |
El Salvador extension |
10/31/2010 |
I-821 |
Application for Temporary Protected Status |
El Salvador initial or late filing |
10/31/2010 |
I-821 |
Application for Temporary Protected Status |
Honduras and Nicaragua extension |
10/31/2010 |
I-821 |
Application for Temporary Protected Status |
Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing |
10/31/2010 |
I-824 |
Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition |
To request further action on an approved application or petition |
3 Months |
I-829 |
Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions |
Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 |
6 Months |
I-914 |
Application for T Non-immigrant Status |
Provide temporary immigration benefits to an alien who is a victim of trafficking in persons, and immediate family |
4/16/2012 |
I-918 |
Petition for U Non-immigrant Status |
Provide temporary immigration benefits to an alien who is a victim of qualifying criminal activity, and their qualifying family |
1/4/2012 |
N-565 |
Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document |
U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate |
6 Months |
N-600 |
Application for Certification of Citizenship |
Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship |
5 Months |
N-643 |
Application for Certification of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child |
Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship on behalf of an adopted child |
11/30/2011 |
