What is the processing time for Form I-90?

USCIS reports a typical processing range of 6-24 months for Form I-90 as of 2026-06-12. This varies by service center, case type, and current USCIS workload. Always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current live range.

What is the case inquiry date for I-90?

Your case inquiry date is your received date plus the high end of the published processing range (24 months). After this date, USCIS considers your case outside normal processing time and you may submit an inquiry.

Does premium processing apply to I-90?

Premium processing availability for Form I-90 varies. See the official USCIS page for current information.

Is I-90 processing getting faster or slower?

USCIS historical fiscal-year medians show I-90 rising recently: the latest median was 3.3 months in FY2024, compared with a peak of 9.1 months in FY2023. FY2024 is partial and should not be treated as the live monthly processing time.

I-90 Source-reviewed processing range

Form I-90 processing time

Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card

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Typical range

6-24 months

As of 2026-06-12; source: USCIS Form G-1055 (effective April 1, 2024); uscis.gov/i-90

High-end rank

of 19 processing-time routes; +6 months vs median high end

Historical USCIS trend for I-90

USCIS fiscal-year medians · FY2016-FY2024

The live USCIS tool answers "what is the current posted range?" The historical series answers a different question: whether this form's median wait has been rising, falling, or coming off a prior backlog peak.

Initial issuance, replacement or renewal

Latest 3.3 mo (FY2024) · peak 9.1 mo (FY2023) · rising

Basis for filing	FY16	FY17	FY18	FY19	FY20	FY21	FY22	FY23	FY24
Initial issuance, replacement or renewal	6.4	6.8	8	7.8	8.3	5.2	1.2	9.1	3.3

Median months from receipt to completion. National median months from receipt to completion across all USCIS offices. FY2024 reflects Oct 1, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024 (partial year). Historical fiscal-year medians use a different methodology than the live USCIS processing-times tool and are not directly comparable. Source: USCIS Historical Processing Times Trends.

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USCIS updates processing times monthly. Select your form, service center, and case type in the official tool before relying on any estimate. Historical fiscal-year medians and live monthly ranges use different methods.

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Estimate your timeline

Use the received date from your Form I-797 receipt notice. The calculator adds the low and high ends of this range and shows the estimated completion window and inquiry date.

Formula

Received date 6-24 months Window + inquiry date

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Common questions

What is the processing time for Form I-90?: USCIS reports a typical processing range of 6-24 months for Form I-90 as of 2026-06-12. This varies by service center, case type, and current USCIS workload. Always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current live range.
What is the case inquiry date for I-90?: Your case inquiry date is your received date plus the high end of the published processing range (24 months). After this date, USCIS considers your case outside normal processing time and you may submit an inquiry.
Does premium processing apply to I-90?: Premium processing availability for Form I-90 varies. See the official USCIS page for current information.
Is I-90 processing getting faster or slower?: USCIS historical fiscal-year medians show I-90 rising recently: the latest median was 3.3 months in FY2024, compared with a peak of 9.1 months in FY2023. FY2024 is partial and should not be treated as the live monthly processing time.

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