The processing time for a green card can take anywhere from 6 months to several years. On average, it takes around 1-3 years.

The wait time for a green card can range from 6-12 months for immediate relatives to 1-5 years or more for family-based or employment-based applicants.

For family-based green cards, processing times vary: Immediate Relatives (6-12 months), Family Preference (1-10 years), Employment-Based (6 months to 2 years or more), and Diversity Visa Lottery (6-12 months).