USCIS · FORM I-601
I-601 processing time
Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. Below is every processing time USCIS publishes for this form, then USCIS's own quarterly counts.
Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
USCIS publishes 26.5–54.5 months at All Field Offices and 41.5–46 months at Service Center Operations (SCOPS).
| Office | Processing time | Receipt date for a case inquiry | Data period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Field Offices | 26.5–54.5 months | April 11, 2022 | March 2026 to August 2026 |
| Service Center Operations (SCOPS) | 41.5–46 months | December 23, 2022 | March 2026 to August 2026 |
How USCIS describes these numbers: “We generally process cases in the order we receive them. This processing time is based on how long it took us to complete 80% of adjudicated cases over the past six months. Each case is unique, and some cases may take longer than others. Processing times should be used as a reference point, not an absolute measure of how long your case will take to be completed.”
Source: USCIS, Check Case Processing Times, published September 17, 2026; recorded by greencardline October 17, 2026. USCIS shows a range for most forms; what the range means and how the inquiry date is used are explained, with quotes from USCIS, in How USCIS processing times work.