I-131 at Service Center Operations Directorate
Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, is filed with USCIS to request advance parole or a reentry permit.
Verified from USCIS on 2026-06-05
How I-131 compares to other forms at the Service Center Directorate
SCD processes 24 forms. I-765 (employment authorization) is fastest at 0.2 to 24.0 months. I-212 (permission to reapply) is slowest at 40.5 to 46.5 months. I-824 (action on an approved application) sits closest at 12.5 to 18.0 months. I-131 spans 16.0 to 24.0 months, an 8-month band in the upper-middle range of the office. The combined sibling spread of 289.3 months runs about 36.2 times the I-131 band. That floor opens 8 months later than the median sibling floor of 8.
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How long does I-131 take at Service Center Operations Directorate?
Current processing time for I-131 at Service Center Operations Directorate is 16 months to 25 months, based on the latest data from USCIS.
When was I-131 processing time data last updated?
The data was last updated on 2026-06-05, sourced from USCIS.
What factors affect I-131 processing time?
Processing times vary based on application volume, case complexity, security checks, and the completeness of submitted documentation. Times shown are estimates and individual cases may differ.