I-131 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
Re-entry permit or refugee travel document
16 – 20 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before December 03, 2024.
Advance parole
23 – 27.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before April 09, 2024.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does I-131 take at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-131 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) takes 16 – 20 months (80% of cases complete within that time).
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-131 case inquiry at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) if your receipt date is on or before December 03, 2024. Use USCIS's e-Request tool.
Is this time a guarantee?
No. It is the time within which USCIS completed 80% of similar cases over the past six months. Every case is different; some take longer.
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