Arrive Legal

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.

Trend

Arrive Legal began archiving this data in July 2026. The trend chart unlocks once at least two weekly readings exist — history USCIS itself doesn't publish.

Is your case delayed?

Enter your receipt date — the comparison happens in your browser.

The calculation runs in your browser — we don't store your date or any case details.

Alerts: I-131 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)

We email you when this time changes — checked against fresh data every week.

We'll email you when the I-131 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) time changes. One-click unsubscribe.

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.

Check your case status at USCIS Case Status Online · Official source: USCIS Case Processing Times