I-821 processing time: TPS
By the USCIS data of September 17, 2026, 80% of I-821 cases in the “ukraine: initial” category are decided within 22.5 months. All I-821 applications pending at USCIS (all categories): 567,110.
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.
El Salvador: re-registration
Service centers (SCOPS)
18.5months80% of cases
19months93% of cases
I-821 queue
USCIS, FY2026 Q3, as of June 30, 2026
Filed in the quarter657
Completed in the quarter8,106
Pending567,110
Median time15.5 months
Frequently asked questions
How long does I-821 take: ukraine: initial?
By the USCIS publication of September 17, 2026, 80% of cases are decided within 22.5 months. 93% within 25.2 months.
When can I submit an inquiry to USCIS about I-821?
When your case has been pending longer than the 93% mark: for “Ukraine: initial” this is 25.2 months after the receipt date. Calculate the date for your case
How many I-821 cases are pending?
As of June 30, 2026, pending at USCIS: 567,110. In that quarter: filed 657, completed 8,106.
Other forms
Updated November 4, 2026 · Sources: USCIS processing times, September 17, 2026; USCIS quarterly reports, June 30, 2026