I-131 processing time: travel documents

By the USCIS data of September 17, 2026, 80% of I-131 cases in the “advance parole” category are decided within 26.5 months. Advance parole applications pending at USCIS: 425,511.

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Times by category

How long USCIS takes to decide 80% and 93% of cases — USCIS publication of September 17, 2026; 50% is the category's historical median.

Re-entry permit or refugee travel document

Service centers (SCOPS)

15months50% of cases

16.5months80% of cases

21.2months93% of cases

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Advance parole

Service centers (SCOPS)

6.1months50% of cases

26.5months80% of cases

33.7months93% of cases

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Advance parole queue (I-131)

USCIS, FY2026 Q3, as of June 30, 2026

Filed in the quarter113,627

Completed in the quarter61,991

Pending425,511

Median time5.8 months

Frequently asked questions

How long does I-131 take: advance parole?

By the USCIS publication of September 17, 2026, 80% of cases are decided within 26.5 months. 93% within 33.7 months. Half of cases within 6.1 months.

When can I submit an inquiry to USCIS about I-131?

When your case has been pending longer than the 93% mark: for “Advance parole” this is 33.7 months after the receipt date. Calculate the date for your case

How many advance parole applications are pending?

As of June 30, 2026, pending at USCIS: 425,511. In that quarter: filed 113,627, completed 61,991.

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Updated November 4, 2026 · Sources: USCIS processing times, September 17, 2026; USCIS quarterly reports, June 30, 2026