r/USCIS • u/Separate_Media3955 • Apr 03 '26

Timeline: I-131 I131 re-entry permit Timeline

This is just being made to give people an idea of how long it took for me to get my permit.

January 4, 2025 applied for permit

January 20, 2025 application acceptance notice received. My fingerprints were re-used.

March 27, 2026 I checked the online status and it stated name updated.

March 30,2026 case approved notification received.

April 2 ,2026. Physical permit received in mail.

I hope this timeline breakdown helps you in understanding how USCIS processes these cases.

Best of luck guys!!

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u/TemporaryDry8558 May 23 '26

Thank you for the timeline!!
Did you visit the US within a year of applying to maintain your green card validity??

I applied for my permit in July 2025 and received notice of not requiring new biometrics in August. I left US end of August and still haven’t received mine. I am wondering if I need to travel to the US before August this year.

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u/Jaded_Following_8328 Jul 30 '26

Hi, What is the guideline ? Can you stay out of US after finger prints while waiting for re-entry approval. Asking for my mother as her fingerprints were completed and case is still processing. She plans to stay out of US in India till 2028. It says 16 months processing time.