I-751 processing time: removing green card conditions
By the USCIS data of September 17, 2026, 80% of I-751 cases in the “removing conditions (marriage to a citizen or permanent resident)” category are decided within 35–36 months, depending on the office. All I-751 applications pending at USCIS (all categories): 339,830.
Times by category
Removing conditions (marriage to a citizen or permanent resident)
median of 2 offices
2 offices: 80% of cases within 35 to 36 months
80% · 93% of cases
- All field offices
- 80%: 36 · 93%: 58.2 months
- Service centers (SCOPS)
- 80%: 35 · 93%: 37.7 months
How the time changed: Removing conditions (marriage to a citizen or permanent resident)
Service centers (SCOPS)
80% of cases93% of casesMonths, by month of the USCIS publication
80% of cases: 31 months in August 2024, 35 months in September 2026.
I-751 queue
Frequently asked questions
How long does I-751 take: removing conditions (marriage to a citizen or permanent resident)?
By the USCIS publication of September 17, 2026, 80% of cases are decided within 35 to 36 months, depending on the office; the median of the offices is 35.5 months. 93% within 48 months. Half of cases within 23 months.
When can I submit an inquiry to USCIS about I-751?
When your case has been pending longer than the 93% mark: for “Removing conditions (marriage to a citizen or permanent resident)” this is 48 months after the receipt date. Calculate the date for your case
How many I-751 cases are pending?
As of June 30, 2026, pending at USCIS: 339,830. In that quarter: filed 51,225, completed 10,994.
How has the I-751 time changed?
For “Removing conditions (marriage to a citizen or permanent resident)”, the 80% time was 31 months in August 2024 and 35 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