I-821 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
Application for Temporary Protected Status
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
El Salvador Initial
17 – 30 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before January 31, 2024.
El Salvador Re-registration
15 – 16.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before March 10, 2025.
Somalia Initial
14 – 14.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before June 03, 2025.
Sudan Initial
6.5 – 7 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before January 15, 2026.
Sudan Re-registration
17 – 17.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before March 01, 2025.
Ukraine Initial
21.5 – 25 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before June 25, 2024.
Ukraine Re-registration
15.5 – 17 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before February 28, 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does I-821 take at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-821 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) takes 17 – 30 months (80% of cases complete within that time).
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-821 case inquiry at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) if your receipt date is on or before January 31, 2024. 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.
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