I-821 processing time
Application for Temporary Protected Status
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
Fastest office
Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
6.5 – 30 months
Slowest office
Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
6.5 – 30 months
Offices
1
process this form
Every office, fastest to slowest
| Office | Category | Current time | Case inquiry possible for receipts on/before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | El Salvador Initial | 17 – 30 months | January 31, 2024 |
| El Salvador Re-registration | 15 – 16.5 months | March 10, 2025 | |
| Somalia Initial | 14 – 14.5 months | June 03, 2025 | |
| Sudan Initial | 6.5 – 7 months | January 15, 2026 | |
| Sudan Re-registration | 17 – 17.5 months | March 01, 2025 | |
| Ukraine Initial | 21.5 – 25 months | June 25, 2024 | |
| Ukraine Re-registration | 15.5 – 17 months | February 28, 2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Form I-821 take in 2026?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-821 (Application for Temporary Protected Status) takes from 6.5 – 30 months at the fastest office (Service Center Operations (SCOPS)) to 6.5 – 30 months at the slowest (Service Center Operations (SCOPS)).
Which office is fastest for I-821?
As of the latest data, Service Center Operations (SCOPS) shows the shortest time: 6.5 – 30 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.