When will your case move?

Spouse, parent or child of a US citizen, living abroad

IR-1, CR-1, IR-2 and IR-5 visas, through a US embassy or consulate.

I-130: most likely 11–22 months, NVC: 37–87 days, then the interview queue at your consulate.

Spouse of a US citizen, living in the US

A green card without leaving the US (adjustment of status). If you entered without inspection, talk to a lawyer first.

I-485: most likely 6–12 months.

Fiancé(e) of a US citizen

Coming to the US on a K-1 visa to marry within 90 days, then getting a green card there.

I-129F: most likely 7–11 months, then I-485: most likely 6–12 months.

Becoming a US citizen

Naturalization for green card holders.

N-400: most likely 8–16 months.

Employment-based green card

EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3, sponsored by an employer or self-petitioned.

I-140: most likely 3–6 months, then your priority date.

Other family: siblings, adult children, relatives of green card holders

The family preference categories: unmarried adult children of US citizens (F1), spouses and children of green card holders (F2A and F2B), married children of US citizens (F3) and siblings of US citizens (F4).

Your priority date, often years, then I-485: most likely 6–12 months.

Visitor, student or temporary work visa

B, F, J, H, L, O and other nonimmigrant visas.

I-129: most likely 7–12 months.