Form I-817 (Application for Family Unity Benefits): At a typical office, half of I-817 cases finish within about 5.5 months and 8 in 10 within about 20.6 months. The full range across case types and offices runs from 5.5 months to 4.6 years (USCIS data, August 17, 2026).
Trend: a year ago, a typical office's median for I-817 was 4.8 months; today it is 6.3 months — about 1.5 months slower than last year.
| Office | Half of cases within | Nearly all (93%) within |
|---|---|---|
| National Benefits Center | 5.5 months | about 4.6 years |
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | 5.5 months | about 4.6 years |
Use the Processing Times tool to add your filing date and see a personalized estimate for your pending case, or explore the Department of Labor queues and the Visa Bulletin waiting line on the same page.