How Long Does the U.S. Immigration Process Take?

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Timelines depend on visa type, country of birth, USCIS backlog, and case complexity. E-2 treaty investor visa: 3-6 months consular, 3-8 months change of status. EB-5: I-526E 24-48 months plus multi-year retrogression for India/China applicants. H-1B: 6-9 months regular, ~15 days premium processing. EB-1A I-140: 8-15 months. EB-2 NIW: 8-18 months. Family IR-1 spouse: 10-16 months. F-2A: 12-24 months. F-4 sibling: 13-20+ years country-dependent. N-400 naturalization: 8-14 months.