I-130 processing time at National Benefits Center (2026)
Family Sponsorship Petition
National processing time
19 to 67 months
Family preference · Manifest Law
as of July 2026Source: manifestlaw.com
National figure shown. We do not yet have a verified National Benefits Center-specific figure for I-130, so the number above is the current national figure, which applies to most cases. Office-level tracking is being added. We never show a number we cannot source.
Form I-130 establishes a qualifying family relationship so a US citizen or green card holder can sponsor a relative. Times swing widely by category: immediate relatives of citizens are fastest, family-preference categories are slowest.
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Common questions
- How long does I-130 take at the National Benefits Center?
- As of July 2026, the I-130 (Family Sponsorship Petition) processing time at the National Benefits Center is 19 to 67 months, per Manifest Law. Times change monthly; check the current figure and your case status.
- What is I-130?
- Form I-130 establishes a qualifying family relationship so a US citizen or green card holder can sponsor a relative. Times swing widely by category: immediate relatives of citizens are fastest, family-preference categories are slowest.
- Why do I-130 processing times vary?
- Processing time depends on the category, the office handling the case, current caseloads, and whether premium processing applies. The range shown reflects recent reported cases, not a guarantee for any individual case.
- Is the I-130 processing time getting faster or slower?
- We date every figure and refresh it on a schedule so you can see the current number. Compare the "as of" date here with older pages elsewhere, which often show stale figures.