I-130 vs I-129F
Side-by-side comparison of USCIS processing times for I-130 and I-129F.
I-130 →
Processing Time Range
17 months to 298 monthsOffices3
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (17 months to 23 months)
Slowest OfficeField Office Director (197 months to 298 months)
I-129F →
Processing Time Range
10 months to 13.5 monthsOffices1
Fastest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (10 months to 13.5 months)
Slowest OfficeService Center Operations Directorate (10 months to 13.5 months)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, I-130 or I-129F?
I-130 currently takes 17 months to 298 months while I-129F takes 10 months to 13.5 months. I-129F generally processes faster.
How many offices process I-130 vs I-129F?
I-130 is processed at 3 offices, while I-129F is processed at 1 offices.
When was this comparison last updated?
This data was last updated on 2026-04-11 from USCIS.
Source: WaitVisa.com — USCIS, updated 2026-04-11