Update January 3, 2025
We have updated sample cases to illustrate the current processing times for reentry permits (Form I-131). These examples highlight the range of approval timelines at the Nebraska Service Center:
- Filed: October 19, 2023
Approved: December 4, 2024
Processing Time: Approximately 13.5 months - Filed: May 4, 2023
Approved: July 12, 2024
Processing Time: Approximately 14 months - Filed: January 30, 2023
Approved: April 2, 2024
Processing Time: Approximately 14 months - Filed: May 23, 2022
Approved: April 1, 2024
Processing Time: Approximately 22 months - Filed: January 27, 2023
Approved: April 1, 2024
Processing Time: Approximately 14 months - Filed: January 17, 2023
Approved: March 21, 2024
Processing Time: Approximately 14 months
Observations
The average processing time for reentry permits filed in 2023 has remained consistent at approximately 14 months. Cases filed earlier, such as in 2022, exhibit longer processing times, likely due to delays or increased workload at the service center.