How long does USCIS typically take to process a family-based green card application?

 It can take anywhere from 1 to 3 years, with immediate relatives processed faster than preference categories.

Processing times vary, but spouses of U.S. citizens usually see approval within 12–20 months, while other relatives may wait longer.

Processing times for a family-based green card through USCIS generally range from 1 to 3 years, depending on the applicant’s relationship to the sponsor and their country of origin.