I-131 processing time at National Benefits Center (2026)
Advance Parole and Travel Document
National processing time
4 to 8 months
Advance parole · Manifest Law
as of July 2026Source: manifestlaw.com
National figure shown. We do not yet have a verified National Benefits Center-specific figure for I-131, so the number above is the current national figure, which applies to most cases. Office-level tracking is being added. We never show a number we cannot source.
Form I-131 requests a travel document such as advance parole (to travel while an adjustment application is pending) or a re-entry permit. Traveling before advance parole is approved can abandon a pending application.
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Enter your filing (receipt) date. We apply the current Advance Parole and Travel Document range of 4 to 8 months to estimate a completion window.
Common questions
- How long does I-131 take at the National Benefits Center?
- As of July 2026, the I-131 (Advance Parole and Travel Document) processing time at the National Benefits Center is 4 to 8 months, per Manifest Law. Times change monthly; check the current figure and your case status.
- What is I-131?
- Form I-131 requests a travel document such as advance parole (to travel while an adjustment application is pending) or a re-entry permit. Traveling before advance parole is approved can abandon a pending application.
- Why do I-131 processing times vary?
- Processing time depends on the category, the office handling the case, current caseloads, and whether premium processing applies. The range shown reflects recent reported cases, not a guarantee for any individual case.
- Is the I-131 processing time getting faster or slower?
- We date every figure and refresh it on a schedule so you can see the current number. Compare the "as of" date here with older pages elsewhere, which often show stale figures.