I-360 processing time
Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
From USCIS data captured October 19, 2026
Typical wait
13 – 58.5 months
Across 1 office(s); the ranges overlap too much to single out a faster one.
Offices
1
process this form
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Every office, fastest to slowest
| Office | Category | Current time | Case inquiry possible for receipts on/before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | All other special immigrants | 19.5 – 32.5 months | February 07, 2024 |
| Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) | 52.5 – 58.5 months | December 05, 2021 | |
| Religious workers | 13 – 17.5 months | May 12, 2025 | |
| Afghan or Iraqi Translators and Afghan or Iraqi nationals who worked for on or behalf of the U.S. government | 14.5 – 16 months | June 22, 2025 |
National context
Historical median by fiscal year
This is the national median for completed cases—not the current office-level 80% time shown above. The two measures are not directly comparable.
| Classification | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrant Petition (All Classifications) | 5.5 | 8.4 | 6.8 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 6.1 |
* FY2026 is partial: Oct. 1, 2025–May 31, 2026.
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The national I-360 line
Cases waiting
297,394
nationwide (FY2026 Q2)
The line is
growing
+27.8% since FY2025 Q4
What that usually means
More applications than decisions — pressure toward longer waits.
From USCIS's official quarterly report. See the full outlook and methodology →
Related forms
Other USCIS forms commonly tracked in the same process — listed for reference, not as guidance on what to file.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Form I-360 take in 2026?
Per USCIS data captured October 19, 2026, I-360 (Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant) takes 13 – 58.5 months across 1 office(s).
Which office is fastest for I-360?
The posted ranges overlap too much to single out a faster office — they all fall within 13 – 58.5 months.
What does this processing time mean?
USCIS calculates it as the time in which 80% of adjudicated cases were completed over the past six months. It is a reference point, not a promise about any individual case.
How often is this page updated?
Arrive Legal captures USCIS-published data weekly and archives every capture to show trends over time.
Official source: USCIS Case Processing Times. See our methodology.