I-131 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records
From USCIS data captured August 31, 2026
Re-entry permit or refugee travel document
16 – 21 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before December 12, 2024.
Advance parole
24 – 29.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before March 31, 2024.
In plain English
- The months range means: USCIS finished 80% of its recent I-131 cases at this office within that time. It's a reference point — some cases finish sooner, some later.
- "Case inquiry possible…" means: if USCIS received your case on or before that date, your wait is already longer than normal and you can officially ask USCIS about it (it's called an e-Request, and it's free).
- The chart below shows how the posted wait has moved over time — orange = our weekly captures; gray = archival history.
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Trend
Latest published wait
29.5 months
As of Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture
Stable
No change since Aug 24, 2026
View 17 exact readings
- Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture29.5 months
- Aug 24, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture29.5 months
- Aug 18, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture29.5 months
- Aug 13, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture27.5 months
- Jul 22, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture27.5 months
- Jun 24, 2026 · archival history27 months
- May 23, 2026 · archival history25 months
- Apr 22, 2026 · archival history24 months
- Mar 17, 2026 · archival history23.5 months
- Feb 19, 2026 · archival history23.5 months
- Jan 15, 2026 · archival history22.5 months
- Dec 19, 2025 · archival history22.5 months
- Dec 9, 2025 · archival history21.5 months
- Oct 22, 2025 · archival history20 months
- Sep 30, 2025 · archival history13 months
- Sep 19, 2025 · archival history13 months
- Sep 6, 2025 · archival history13 months
The national I-131 line
Cases waiting
546,459
nationwide (FY2026 Q2)
The line is
growing
+28.0% since FY2025 Q4
What that usually means
More applications than decisions — pressure toward longer waits.
From USCIS's official quarterly report. See the full outlook and methodology →
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Related forms
Other USCIS forms commonly tracked in the same process — listed for reference, not as guidance on what to file.
Frequently asked questions
How long does I-131 take at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)?
Per USCIS data captured August 31, 2026, I-131 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) takes 24 – 29.5 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 March 31, 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.
Check your case status at USCIS Case Status Online · Official source: USCIS Case Processing Times