I-539 Processing Time — Service Center Operations (SCOPS) (2026)
Updated July 15, 2026 · Source: USCIS official processing times
Most I-539 filings at Service Center Operations (SCOPS) are currently completing in 4 to 8 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-539 outside normal processing time if it was filed on or before November 25, 2025 and is still pending.
What your case status likely means
- Inquiry eligible — filed on or before November 25, 2025 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 November 25, 2025 but more than 8 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 4–8 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 4 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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