I-601 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
From USCIS data captured October 19, 2026
Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
41.5 – 46 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before December 25, 2022.
In plain English
- The months range means: USCIS finished 80% of its recent I-601 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-601 wait at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
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Trend
Latest published wait
46 months
As of Oct 12, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture
Stable
No change since Oct 5, 2026
Processing time (months)
View 19 exact readings
- Oct 12, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture46 months
- Oct 5, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture46 months
- Sep 28, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture46 months
- Sep 21, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture46 months
- Sep 8, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture45 months
- Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture45 months
- Aug 24, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture45 months
- Aug 18, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture45 months
- Aug 13, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture44 months
- Jul 22, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture44 months
- Jun 24, 2026 · archival history43 months
- May 23, 2026 · archival history42.5 months
- Apr 22, 2026 · archival history42 months
- Mar 17, 2026 · archival history41 months
- Feb 19, 2026 · archival history40.5 months
- Jan 15, 2026 · archival history40 months
- Dec 19, 2025 · archival history39.5 months
- Dec 9, 2025 · archival history39 months
- Oct 22, 2025 · archival history39 months
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Frequently asked questions
How long does I-601 take at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)?
Per USCIS data captured October 19, 2026, I-601 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) takes 41.5 – 46 months (80% of cases complete within that time).
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-601 case inquiry at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) if your receipt date is on or before December 25, 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