USCIS Vermont Service CenterWhere to File 
Vermont Service Center area varies depending on the type of USCIS form you will file, and the filing instructions for that form. Applications and petitions to be filed with Vermont Service Center must be filed by mail unless the form instructions offer an e-filing option.
General Information For general inquiries regarding your case, please click here, or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. Case Services If you believe that there is a problem with a case that you have filed, you have moved, or if you are in need of other services, please call the toll-free customer service number at 1-800-375-5283. Customer service can help you with a variety of services for a case that is pending or completed. Requesting Emergency Processing USCIS normally process the cases in the order in which they are received. USCIS wants to be fair to their customers, and will only consider taking a case out of its normal order and processing it ahead of other cases if there is a genuine emergency. You may be able to request expedited handling of your case if you can demonstrate that you are or will be subject to one of the following, emergency situations:
If you believe that your situation may meet one of the emergency situations above and you are ready to file your application or petition, file the case by express mail, include the request for expedited processing, and include the supporting documentation. The address for this purpose is:
USCIS USCIS Vermont Service Center Processing Times
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| USCIS Form Number | USCIS Form Title | USCIS Basis for Filing | USCIS Processing General Timeframe |
| I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 | 2.5 Months |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Blanket L | October 31, 2011 |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | E - Treaty traders and investors | September 2, 2011 |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad | October 2, 2011 |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. | October 2, 2011 |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. | October 2, 2011 |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1C - Nurses | September 2, 2011 |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2A - Temporary workers | October 2, 2011 |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2B - Other temporary workers | October 31, 2011 |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-3 - Temporary trainees | October 31, 2011 |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | L - Intracompany transfers | October 31, 2011 |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | O - Extraordinary ability | October 31, 2011 |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | P - Athletes, artists, and entertainers | October 31, 2011 |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Q - Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process | October 31, 2011 |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | R - Religious occupation | 5 Months |
| I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | TN - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional | October 31, 2011 |
| I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-1/K-2 - Not yet married - fiance and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
| I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-3/K-4 - Already married - spouse and/or dependent child | April 2, 2011 |
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 | January 9, 2011 |
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 5 Months |
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | November 6, 2010 |
| I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document | June 17, 2011 |
| I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit | June 17, 2011 |
| I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole | August 3, 2011 |
| I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole | August 3, 2011 |
| I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole | 3 Months |
| I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Extraordinary ability | September 2, 2007 |
| I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Outstanding professor or researcher | September 2, 2007 |
| I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Multinational executive or manager | September 2, 2007 |
| I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability | September 2, 2007 |
| I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Skilled worker or professional | September 2, 2007 |
| I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Unskilled worker | September 2, 2007 |
| I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver | September 2, 2007 |
| I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Schedule A Nurses | September 2, 2007 |
| I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal | Readmission after deportation or removal | May 2, 2011 |
| I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | June 5, 2011 |
| I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) | May 2, 2011 |
| I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Religious workers | June 5, 2011 |
| I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications | August 7, 2011 |
| I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) | July 4, 2011 |
| I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Indochinese Adjustment Act | July 4, 2011 |
| I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) | July 4, 2011 |
| I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago | July 4, 2011 |
| I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago | July 4, 2011 |
| I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | March 6, 2011 |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories | 2.5 Months |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to H or L dependents | 2.5 Months |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change Status to the J exchange visitor category | 2.5 Months |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other change of status applications | 2.5 Months |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students | 2.5 Months |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for H and L dependents | 2.5 Months |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors | 2.5 Months |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other extension applications | 2.5 Months |
| I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 4 Months |
| I-751 | Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents | May 23, 2011 |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | August 3, 2011 |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] | 3 Months |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | October 31, 2011 |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 3 Months |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] | 3 Months |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | January 6, 2011 |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 3 Months |
| I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | Voluntary departure under the family unity program | 6 Months |
| I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador extension | October 31, 2010 |
| I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador initial or late filing | October 31, 2010 |
| I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua extension | October 31, 2010 |
| I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing | October 31, 2010 |
| I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | September 18, 2011 |
| I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) | May 5, 2011 |
| I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 | May 5, 2011 |
| I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement | May 29, 2011 |
| I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | 10-year renewal | July 3, 2007 |
| I-90A | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement for Special Agricultral Workers (SAW) | May 29, 2011 |
| I-914 | Application for T Non-immigrant Status | Provide temporary immigration benefits to an alien who is a victim of trafficking in persons, and immediate family | July 11, 2011 |
| I-918 | Petition for U Non-immigrant Status | Provide temporary immigration benefits to an alien who is a victim of qualifying criminal activity, and their qualifying family | May 16, 2011 |
| N-565 | Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document | U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate | June 4, 2011 |
| N-600 | Application for Certification of Citizenship | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship | 5 Months |
| N-643 | Application for Certification of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship on behalf of an adopted child | June 4, 2011 |
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