I-140 processing time: employment-based immigration
By the USCIS data of September 17, 2026, 80% of I-140 cases in the “EB-2 NIW” category are decided within 30 months. All I-140 applications pending at USCIS (all categories): 203,204.
Times by category
EB-1A: extraordinary ability
Service centers (SCOPS)
EB-1B: professors and researchers
Service centers (SCOPS)
EB-1C: executives and managers
Service centers (SCOPS)
EB-3: professionals and skilled workers
Service centers (SCOPS)
How the time changed: EB-2 NIW
Service centers (SCOPS)
80% of cases93% of casesMonths, by month of the USCIS publication
80% of cases: 17.5 months in September 2025, 30 months in September 2026.
I-140 queue
Frequently asked questions
How long does I-140 take: EB-2 NIW?
By the USCIS publication of September 17, 2026, 80% of cases are decided within 30 months. 93% within 32.8 months.
When can I submit an inquiry to USCIS about I-140?
When your case has been pending longer than the 93% mark: for “EB-2 NIW” this is 32.8 months after the receipt date. Calculate the date for your case
How many I-140 cases are pending?
As of June 30, 2026, pending at USCIS: 203,204. In that quarter: filed 62,932, completed 45,044.
How has the I-140 time changed?
For “EB-2 NIW”, the 80% time was 17.5 months in September 2025 and 30 months in September 2026.
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Updated November 4, 2026 · Sources: USCIS processing times, September 17, 2026; USCIS quarterly reports, June 30, 2026; ImmigrationTimes.org (CC BY 4.0); our snapshots of USCIS publications