USCIS · FORM I-129CW
I-129CW processing time
Petition for a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker. Below is every processing time USCIS publishes for this form, then USCIS's own quarterly counts.
CW-1 - CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker
USCIS publishes 7–11 months for this category, handled at Service Center Operations (SCOPS).
| Office | Processing time | Receipt date for a case inquiry | Data period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | 7–11 months | November 19, 2025 | March 2026 to August 2026 |
How USCIS describes these numbers: “We generally process cases in the order we receive them. This processing time is based on how long it took us to complete 80% of adjudicated cases over the past six months. Each case is unique, and some cases may take longer than others. Processing times should be used as a reference point, not an absolute measure of how long your case will take to be completed.”
Source: USCIS, Check Case Processing Times, published September 17, 2026; recorded by greencardline October 17, 2026. USCIS shows a range for most forms; what the range means and how the inquiry date is used are explained, with quotes from USCIS, in How USCIS processing times work.