I-212 processing time
Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
Fastest office
Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
42 – 51.5 months
Slowest office
All Field Offices
41.5 – 60 months
Offices
2
process this form
Every office, fastest to slowest
| Office | Current time | Case inquiry possible for receipts on/before |
|---|---|---|
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | 42 – 51.5 months | April 12, 2022 |
| All Field Offices | 41.5 – 60 months | August 05, 2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Form I-212 take in 2026?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-212 (Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal) takes from 42 – 51.5 months at the fastest office (Service Center Operations (SCOPS)) to 41.5 – 60 months at the slowest (All Field Offices).
Which office is fastest for I-212?
As of the latest data, Service Center Operations (SCOPS) shows the shortest time: 42 – 51.5 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.