I-526 processing time
Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor
From USCIS data captured October 19, 2026
Typical wait
36.5 – 40.5 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 | Current time | Case inquiry possible for receipts on/before |
|---|---|---|
| Immigrant Investor Program Office | 36.5 – 40.5 months | June 18, 2023 |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For use by an investor who wishes to immigrate to the United States5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 25.0 |
* FY2026 is partial: Oct. 1, 2025–May 31, 2026.
USCIS notes
- The RIA split legacy I-526 into standalone I-526 and regional-center I-526E petitions.
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The national I-526 line
Cases waiting
1,806
nationwide (FY2026 Q2)
The line is
stable
+2.1% since FY2025 Q4
What that usually means
Intake and decisions roughly even — no clear pressure either way.
From USCIS's official quarterly report. See the full outlook and methodology →
Frequently asked questions
How long does Form I-526 take in 2026?
Per USCIS data captured October 19, 2026, I-526 (Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor) takes 36.5 – 40.5 months across 1 office(s).
Which office is fastest for I-526?
The posted ranges overlap too much to single out a faster office — they all fall within 36.5 – 40.5 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.