How long does it now take to get the re-entry permit?

[Lambstat]

How long does it now take to get the re-entry permit? On December 3, 2021, we accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-131. Still no response. Nebraska Service Center

[Dx134]

According to the USCIS processing times tool, 80% of cases are completed within 12.5 months. Wow...

[Lambstat]

According to the USCIS processing times tool, 80% of cases are completed within 12.5 months. Wow...

so what options does the applicant have if they are already outside the US. SHould they come back before the reach 1 yr outside?

[Dx134]

Unless they want to take their chances with a returning resident visa, which can be extremely difficult to get, yes, they need to return within 1 year.