I-130 Processing Time — Service Center Operations (SCOPS) (2026)
Updated July 15, 2026 · Source: USCIS official processing times
Most I-130 filings at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) are currently completing in .
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-130 outside normal processing time if it was filed on or before July 10, 2017 and is still pending.
What your case status likely means
- Inquiry eligible — filed on or before July 10, 2017 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 July 10, 2017 but more than 109.5 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.
Attorney context
Reviewed by Aaron Elinoff, Managing Partner, Novo Legal Group — CO Bar #46468, WA Bar #58949
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