I-751 processing time
Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
From USCIS data captured October 19, 2026
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Shortest typical wait
Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
35 – 38 months
Longest typical wait
All Field Offices
36 – 58.5 months
Offices
2
process this form
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Every office, fastest to slowest
| Office | Current time | Case inquiry possible for receipts on/before |
|---|---|---|
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | 35 – 38 months | August 29, 2023 |
| All Field Offices | 36 – 58.5 months | December 16, 2021 |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of conditions on lawful permanent resident status (spouses and children of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents) | 13.6 | 18.2 | 20.8 | 23.5 | 21.0 | 23.0 |
* FY2026 is partial: Oct. 1, 2025–May 31, 2026.
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The national I-751 line
Cases waiting
299,880
nationwide (FY2026 Q2)
The line is
growing
+13.7% 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-751 take in 2026?
Per USCIS data captured October 19, 2026, I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) takes from 35 – 38 months at the office with the shortest wait (Service Center Operations (SCOPS)) to 36 – 58.5 months at the longest (All Field Offices).
Which office is fastest for I-751?
As of the latest data, Service Center Operations (SCOPS) shows the shortest time: 35 – 38 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.