I-821D at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
Renewal
3.5 – 5.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before April 08, 2026.
While processing times may be lower than posted due to system-based processing advancements, many cases require additional review and processing. The posted processing time and inquiry date are a more reasonable approximation for purposes of setting expectations for the public. If your case has been pending more than 105 days, you can submit a “Case outside normal processing time” service request inquiry online using https://www.uscis.gov/e-request. Form I-821D is not listed in the menu options, so use your Form I-765 receipt number to submit the request.
Request for Deferred Action
No posted time
Consistent with the July 16, 2021, order from the Southern District of Texas that prohibits DHS from granting initial DACA requests, we are not calculating processing times for initial DACA requests. See https://www.uscis.gov/DACADecisionStateofTexas
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Frequently asked questions
How long does I-821D take at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-821D at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) takes 3.5 – 5.5 months (80% of cases complete within that time).
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-821D case inquiry at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) if your receipt date is on or before April 08, 2026. 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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