As we enter 2025, we continue to track processing times for H-1B petitions filed under regular (non-premium) processing. While wait times remain a significant factor for employers and employees, recent sample cases handled by our firm show a general range of 5 to 10 months, depending on the service center.
H-4s filed together with H-1Bs often process concurrently – When H-4 dependent applications are submitted with the primary H-1B petition, they are typically approved at the same time, with approval notices issued from the same service center.