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.
In plain English
- The months range means: USCIS finished 80% of its recent I-212 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.
Track this I-212 wait at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
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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
View 16 exact readings
- Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture52 months
- Aug 24, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture52 months
- Aug 18, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture52 months
- Aug 13, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture51.5 months
- Jul 22, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture51.5 months
- Jun 24, 2026 · archival history49.5 months
- May 23, 2026 · archival history47 months
- Apr 22, 2026 · archival history46.5 months
- Mar 17, 2026 · archival history46.5 months
- Feb 19, 2026 · archival history46.5 months
- Jan 15, 2026 · archival history46 months
- Dec 19, 2025 · archival history45.5 months
- Dec 9, 2025 · archival history45 months
- Oct 22, 2025 · archival history45 months
- Sep 30, 2025 · archival history45 months
- Sep 19, 2025 · archival history45 months
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Related forms
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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.
Check your case status at USCIS Case Status Online · Official source: USCIS Case Processing Times