I-817 Processing Times

Name: I-817 Processing Times
Creator: U.S. Department of State / USCIS
License: https://www.usa.gov/copyrighted-government-works

Application for Family Unity Benefits

3.4months (FY2026)

Processing Time Trend

Median months by fiscal year

All Fiscal Years

Fiscal Year	Median (months)
FY2026	3.4
FY2025	2.2
FY2024	6.9
FY2023	8.5
FY2022	7.1
FY2021	5.9

Source: USCIS Historic Processing Times. Median processing times by fiscal year. Actual processing times may vary by service center, classification, and individual case complexity.

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