I-918 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)
Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
Petition for a noncitizen who is a victim of qualifying criminal activity, and their qualifying family members (Time from Initial Filing to Bona Fide Determination (BFD) Review)
20 – 25.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before June 14, 2024.
The posted processing time range reflects the time from receipt to issuance of either a bona fide determination notice or a notice that we will consider the petition for waiting list placement. It does not reflect the current processing times from initial receipt to the final issuance of U nonimmigrant status. If you have not already submitted your Form I-765 with your initial Form I-918, Petition for U nonimmigrant status, please file the Form I-765 now, following the guidance on the Form I-918 page. You will not receive employment authorization based on a bona fide determination if you do not file Form I-765.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does I-918 take at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-918 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) takes 20 – 25.5 months (80% of cases complete within that time).
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-918 case inquiry at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) if your receipt date is on or before June 14, 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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