I-824 processing time
Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
From USCIS data captured August 31, 2026
Shortest typical wait
National Benefits Center
8 – 14.5 months
Longest typical wait
Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
13.5 – 19.5 months
Offices
2
process this form
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Every office, fastest to slowest
| Office | Current time | Case inquiry possible for receipts on/before |
|---|---|---|
| National Benefits Center | 8 – 14.5 months | June 22, 2025 |
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | 13.5 – 19.5 months | January 18, 2025 |
National context
Historical median by fiscal year
This is the national median for completed cases—not the current office-level 80% time shown above. The two measures are not directly comparable.
| Classification | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Further action on an approved application or petition | 4.4 | 6.0 | 3.6 | 7.9 | 5.7 | 7.2 |
* FY2026 is partial: Oct. 1, 2025–May 31, 2026.
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The national I-824 line
Cases waiting
15,208
nationwide (FY2026 Q2)
The line is
growing
+15.5% since FY2025 Q4
What that usually means
More applications than decisions — pressure toward longer waits.
From USCIS's official quarterly report. See the full outlook and methodology →
Related forms
Other USCIS forms commonly tracked in the same process — listed for reference, not as guidance on what to file.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Form I-824 take in 2026?
Per USCIS data captured August 31, 2026, I-824 (Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition) takes from 8 – 14.5 months at the office with the shortest wait (National Benefits Center) to 13.5 – 19.5 months at the longest (Service Center Operations (SCOPS)).
Which office is fastest for I-824?
As of the latest data, National Benefits Center shows the shortest time: 8 – 14.5 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.