How long does H-1B visa processing take now?

H-1B visa processing can take anywhere from 2 to 5 months, with an average of 2.7 months for regular processing, depending on the service center and case complexity.

With premium processing, you'll get a decision within 15 calendar days, or about 1-2 weeks.

Based on historical data, processing times can vary, but for FY 2024, regular processing took around 2.7 months, while premium processing averaged 0.2 months, or about a week or less.