For spouses of U.S. citizens residing in the U.S., the average processing time is approximately 9.5 months through adjustment of status.

If the foreign spouse is living abroad, the process typically takes around 14.3 months via consular processing.

In certain cases with complete documentation and no complications, approvals have occurred in as little as 2 months.

The processing time for a green card through marriage to a US citizen can range from 10 to 33 months.