I-824 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
From USCIS data captured October 19, 2026
To request further action on an approved application or petition
14.5 – 21.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before January 14, 2025.
In plain English
- The months range means: USCIS finished 80% of its recent I-824 cases at this office within that time. It's a reference point — some cases finish sooner, some later.
- "Case inquiry possible…" means: if USCIS received your case on or before that date, your wait is already longer than normal and you can officially ask USCIS about it (it's called an e-Request, and it's free).
- The chart below shows how the posted wait has moved over time — orange = our weekly captures; gray = archival history.
Track this I-824 wait at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
Get the old value, new value, and trend when USCIS changes this time.
Trend
Latest published wait
21.5 months
As of Oct 12, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture
Stable
No change since Oct 5, 2026
Processing time (months)
View 21 exact readings
- Oct 12, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture21.5 months
- Oct 5, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture21.5 months
- Sep 28, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture21.5 months
- Sep 21, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture21.5 months
- Sep 8, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture19.5 months
- Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture19.5 months
- Aug 24, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture19.5 months
- Aug 18, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture19.5 months
- Aug 13, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture19 months
- Jul 22, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture19 months
- Jun 24, 2026 · archival history18.5 months
- May 23, 2026 · archival history17.5 months
- Apr 22, 2026 · archival history18 months
- Mar 17, 2026 · archival history18.5 months
- Feb 19, 2026 · archival history20.5 months
- Jan 15, 2026 · archival history21 months
- Dec 19, 2025 · archival history22 months
- Dec 9, 2025 · archival history23.5 months
- Oct 22, 2025 · archival history24.5 months
- Sep 30, 2025 · archival history25 months
- Sep 19, 2025 · archival history25 months
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 →
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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 I-824 take at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)?
Per USCIS data captured October 19, 2026, I-824 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) takes 14.5 – 21.5 months (80% of cases complete within that time).
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-824 case inquiry at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) if your receipt date is on or before January 14, 2025. 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.
Check your case status at USCIS Case Status Online · Official source: USCIS Case Processing Times