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I-212 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)

Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal

From USCIS data captured August 31, 2026

Permission to reapply for admission after deportation and removal

43 – 52 months

Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before May 05, 2022.

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Trend

Latest published wait

52 months

As of Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture

Stable

No change since Aug 24, 2026

Processing-time trendThe vertical axis measures months. Latest published wait: 52 months as of Aug 31, 2026. Stable. Dashed lines cross intervals with no published reading; no value is estimated.4550Sep 19, 2025Aug 31, 2026
Gray: archival history · orange: Arrive Legal captures · horizontal dashed line: the latest value. Dashed segments cross intervals with no published reading — no value is estimated. Hover to see each reading.Historical data compilation: ImmigrationTimes.org (CC BY 4.0)
View 16 exact readings
  1. Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture52 months
  2. Aug 24, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture52 months
  3. Aug 18, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture52 months
  4. Aug 13, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture51.5 months
  5. Jul 22, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture51.5 months
  6. Jun 24, 2026 · archival history49.5 months
  7. May 23, 2026 · archival history47 months
  8. Apr 22, 2026 · archival history46.5 months
  9. Mar 17, 2026 · archival history46.5 months
  10. Feb 19, 2026 · archival history46.5 months
  11. Jan 15, 2026 · archival history46 months
  12. Dec 19, 2025 · archival history45.5 months
  13. Dec 9, 2025 · archival history45 months
  14. Oct 22, 2025 · archival history45 months
  15. Sep 30, 2025 · archival history45 months
  16. Sep 19, 2025 · archival history45 months

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Frequently asked questions

How long does I-212 take at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)?

Per USCIS data captured August 31, 2026, I-212 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) takes 43 – 52 months (80% of cases complete within that time).

When can I ask USCIS about my case?

Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-212 case inquiry at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) if your receipt date is on or before May 05, 2022. 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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