I-129 Processing Time — Service Center Operations (SCOPS) (2026)
Updated July 15, 2026 · Source: USCIS official processing times
Most I-129 filings at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) are currently completing in 19.5 to 33 months.
USCIS's published range reflects how long it recently took to complete the majority of cases at this office (see USCIS methodology).
USCIS considers a Service Center Operations (SCOPS) I-129 outside normal processing time if it was filed on or before October 25, 2023 and is still pending.
What your case status likely means
- Inquiry eligible — filed on or before October 25, 2023 and still pending. Your case is outside USCIS's normal processing time. You can submit a service request (case inquiry), and we can help you decide whether a follow-up filing or litigation is warranted.
- Past the typical range — filed after October 25, 2023 but more than 33 months ago. Past USCIS's typical range for this office, but not yet eligible for a service request. Here's what to watch — talk to us if you're concerned.
- Approaching the top of the range — filed 19.5–33 months ago. Near the top of the typical range for this office. Not yet unusual, but worth monitoring.
- Within the typical range — filed less than 19.5 months ago. Within USCIS's typical processing window for this office.
Attorney context
Reviewed by Aaron Elinoff, Managing Partner, Novo Legal Group — CO Bar #46468, WA Bar #58949
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