I-131 processing time
Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
Fastest office
Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
16 – 27.5 months
Slowest office
Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
16 – 27.5 months
Offices
1
process this form
Every office, fastest to slowest
| Office | Category | Current time | Case inquiry possible for receipts on/before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | Re-entry permit or refugee travel document | 16 – 20 months | December 03, 2024 |
| Advance parole | 23 – 27.5 months | April 09, 2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Form I-131 take in 2026?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-131 (Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records) takes from 16 – 27.5 months at the fastest office (Service Center Operations (SCOPS)) to 16 – 27.5 months at the slowest (Service Center Operations (SCOPS)).
Which office is fastest for I-131?
As of the latest data, Service Center Operations (SCOPS) shows the shortest time: 16 – 27.5 months.
What does this processing time mean?
USCIS calculates it as the time in which 80% of adjudicated cases were completed over the past six months. It is a reference point, not a promise about any individual case.
How often is this page updated?
Arrive Legal captures USCIS-published data weekly and archives every capture to show trends over time.
Official source: USCIS Case Processing Times. See our methodology.