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I-601A processing time

Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026

Fastest office

Service Center Operations (SCOPS)

26.5 – 32 months

Slowest office

Service Center Operations (SCOPS)

26.5 – 32 months

Offices

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Every office, fastest to slowest

OfficeCurrent timeCase inquiry possible for receipts on/before
Service Center Operations (SCOPS)26.5 – 32 monthsDecember 05, 2023

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Form I-601A take in 2026?

Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-601A (Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver) takes from 26.5 – 32 months at the fastest office (Service Center Operations (SCOPS)) to 26.5 – 32 months at the slowest (Service Center Operations (SCOPS)).

Which office is fastest for I-601A?

As of the latest data, Service Center Operations (SCOPS) shows the shortest time: 26.5 – 32 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.