I-601 processing time
Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
From USCIS data captured October 19, 2026
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Shortest typical wait
All Field Offices
26.5 – 54.5 months
Longest typical wait
Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
41.5 – 46 months
Offices
2
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Every office, fastest to slowest
| Office | Current time | Case inquiry possible for receipts on/before |
|---|---|---|
| All Field Offices | 26.5 – 54.5 months | April 13, 2022 |
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | 41.5 – 46 months | December 25, 2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Form I-601 take in 2026?
Per USCIS data captured October 19, 2026, I-601 (Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility) takes from 26.5 – 54.5 months at the office with the shortest wait (All Field Offices) to 41.5 – 46 months at the longest (Service Center Operations (SCOPS)).
Which office is fastest for I-601?
As of the latest data, All Field Offices shows the shortest time: 26.5 – 54.5 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.