Latest Data: FY2026 Q3
I-485 Statistics
Adjustment of Status
Pending Backlog
1,560,290
Quarterly Receipts
242,989
Completions
118,366
Approval Rate
85.8%
Approved Cases
101,568
Denied Cases
16,798
Median Processing
21 months
Form Subtype Breakdown
| Subtype / Category | Receipts | Approved | Denied | Pending | Median (Mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Family) | 95,175 | 54,678 | 12,240 | 611,067 | 7 |
| Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Employment) | 97,501 | 42,076 | 3,160 | 268,408 | 6 |
| Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Asylum) | 15,141 | 2,350 | 292 | 126,267 | 25.6 |
| Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Refugee) | 16,819 | 103 | 45 | 149,470 | 17.6 |
| Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Cuban) | 6,279 | 139 | 447 | 342,360 | 16.3 |
| Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Other) | 12,074 | 2,222 | 614 | 62,718 | 21 |
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