I-918 at Service Center Operations (SCOPS)

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)

21 – 27 months

Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before June 10, 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.