I-131 Statistics
Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records
Pending Backlog
575,301
Quarterly Receipts
140,883
Completions
78,177
Approval Rate
74.4%
Approved Cases
58,187
Denied Cases
19,990
Median Processing
14.6 months
Form Subtype Breakdown
| Subtype / Category | Receipts | Approved | Denied | Pending | Median (Mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records | 21,904 | 13,551 | 1,255 | 120,768 | 14.4 |
| Application for Advance Parole Document for Aliens Inside the United States | 113,627 | 43,791 | 18,200 | 425,511 | 5.8 |
| Application for Travel Document, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records (Parole in Place) | 5,352 | 845 | 535 | 29,022 | 14.6 |
Historical Volume Trend
Receipts vs Completions
Data Source & Methodology
The statistics above are derived directly from the official USCIS "All USCIS Application and Petition Form Types" quarterly reports. These figures represent national, service-wide aggregates across all USCIS service centers and field offices. Receipts indicate new applications filed during the quarter. Completions include approvals, denials, and rejections. Pending is the total backlog at the end of the quarter.
Original Source: USCIS Immigration and Citizenship Data (Quarterly Open Data)
Last updated: 10/23/2026