Latest Data: FY2026 Q3
I-130 Statistics
Petition for Alien Relative
Pending Backlog
2,404,546
Quarterly Receipts
166,322
Completions
116,131
Approval Rate
78%
Approved Cases
90,587
Denied Cases
25,544
Median Processing
43.3 months
Form Subtype Breakdown
| Subtype / Category | Receipts | Approved | Denied | Pending | Median (Mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petition for Alien Relative (Immediate Relative) | 126,417 | 82,636 | 16,661 | 786,723 | 13 |
| Petition for Alien Relative (All Other Relative) | 39,905 | 7,951 | 8,883 | 1,617,823 | 43.3 |
Historical Volume Trend
Receipts vs Completions
Receipts
Completions
Data Source & Methodology
The statistics above are derived directly from the official USCIS "All USCIS Application and Petition Form Types" quarterly reports. These figures represent national, service-wide aggregates across all USCIS service centers and field offices. Receipts indicate new applications filed during the quarter. Completions include approvals, denials, and rejections. Pending is the total backlog at the end of the quarter.
Original Source: USCIS Immigration and Citizenship Data (Quarterly Open Data)
Last updated: 10/23/2026