I-485 processing time — Texas Service Center (2026)
Green Card (Adjustment of Status)
Processing time at the Texas Service Center
11 to 24 months
Employment-based · USCIS Q-data tracker
as of February 2026Source: lawofficeimmigration.com
Form I-485 is how someone already in the United States applies for a green card (lawful permanent residence) without leaving the country. Processing time varies a lot by category (employment-based vs family-based) and by the office handling the case.
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Common questions
- How long does I-485 take at the Texas Service Center?
- As of February 2026, the I-485 (Green Card (Adjustment of Status)) processing time at the Texas Service Center is 11 to 24 months, per USCIS Q-data tracker. Times change monthly; check the current figure and your case status.
- What is I-485?
- Form I-485 is how someone already in the United States applies for a green card (lawful permanent residence) without leaving the country. Processing time varies a lot by category (employment-based vs family-based) and by the office handling the case.
- Why do I-485 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-485 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.