I-526(L) processing time
Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor (Legacy)
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
Fastest office
Immigrant Investor Program Office
97 – 127 months
Slowest office
Immigrant Investor Program Office
97 – 127 months
Offices
1
process this form
Every office, fastest to slowest
| Office | Category | Current time | Case inquiry possible for receipts on/before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrant Investor Program Office | China - mainland born - For use by an investor who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 114 – 127 months | January 07, 2016 |
| All other areas - For use by an investor who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 97 – 106.5 months | September 21, 2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Form I-526(L) take in 2026?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-526(L) (Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor (Legacy)) takes from 97 – 127 months at the fastest office (Immigrant Investor Program Office) to 97 – 127 months at the slowest (Immigrant Investor Program Office).
Which office is fastest for I-526(L)?
As of the latest data, Immigrant Investor Program Office shows the shortest time: 97 – 127 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.