I-730 processing time
Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
From USCIS data captured August 31, 2026
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Every office, fastest to slowest
| Office | Current time | Case inquiry possible for receipts on/before |
|---|---|---|
| Refugee and International Operations (RIO) | no posted time |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petition for "following-to-join" family members (spouse and children) of an asylee7 | 18.9 | 27.3 | 8.9 | 7.3 | 10.9 | 22.1 |
* FY2026 is partial: Oct. 1, 2025–May 31, 2026.
USCIS notes
- Excludes following-to-join petitions for family members of a refugee.
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The national I-730 line
Cases waiting
37,779
nationwide (FY2026 Q2)
The line is
growing
+166.8% 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-730 take in 2026?
USCIS does not currently post a standard time for all I-730 categories — see the note on this page.
Which office is fastest for I-730?
USCIS does not currently post comparable per-office times for this form.
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.