I-130 at National Benefits Center
Petition for Alien Relative
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
51.5 – 55 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before December 31, 2021.
Note: This calculation for the National Benefits Center’s processing time is specifically for adoption-based Form I-130s. The National Benefits Center adjudicates all adoption-based Form I-130s. This processing time reflects statutory constraints on available immigrant visas, for which the wait times are typically much longer than the time it takes for USCIS to adjudicate the form. USCIS service centers prioritize the processing of Form I-130 preference petitions for which an immigrant visa is available according to the Department of State Visa Bulletin. The visa bulletin, published monthly, lists available immigrant visas by priority date. We use the visa bulletin to determine the current visa categories and priority dates before processing Form I-130 preference petitions. We are prioritizing our adjudication efforts to focus on cases that have visas available.
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21
52 – 56 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before November 30, 2021.
Note: This calculation for the National Benefits Center’s processing time is specifically for adoption-based Form I-130s. The National Benefits Center adjudicates all adoption-based Form I-130s. The Department of State visa bulletin, published monthly, lists available immigrant visas by priority date. USCIS uses the visa bulletin to determine the current visa categories and priority dates before processing a Form I-130 preference petition.
U.S. citizen filing for unmarried son/daughter 21 or older
52 – 55.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before December 20, 2021.
Note: This calculation for the National Benefits Center’s processing time is specifically for adoption-based Form I-130s. The National Benefits Center adjudicates all adoption-based Form I-130s. This processing time reflects statutory constraints on available immigrant visas, for which the wait times are typically much longer than the time it takes for USCIS to adjudicate the form. USCIS service centers prioritize the processing of Form I-130 preference petitions for which an immigrant visa is available according to the Department of State Visa Bulletin. The visa bulletin, published monthly, lists available immigrant visas by priority date. We use the visa bulletin to determine the current visa categories and priority dates before processing Form I-130 preference petitions. We are prioritizing our adjudication efforts to focus on cases that have visas available.
Permanent resident for unmarried son or daughter 21 or older
53.5 – 57.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before October 10, 2021.
Note: This calculation for the National Benefits Center’s processing time is specifically for adoption-based Form I-130s. The National Benefits Center adjudicates all adoption-based Form I-130s. This processing time reflects statutory constraints on available immigrant visas, for which the wait times are typically much longer than the time it takes for USCIS to adjudicate the form. USCIS service centers prioritize the processing of Form I-130 preference petitions for which an immigrant visa is available according to the Department of State Visa Bulletin. The visa bulletin, published monthly, lists available immigrant visas by priority date. We use the visa bulletin to determine the current visa categories and priority dates before processing Form I-130 preference petitions. We are prioritizing our adjudication efforts to focus on cases that have visas available.
U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter
56 – 71 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before September 04, 2020.
Note: This calculation for the National Benefits Center’s processing time is specifically for adoption-based Form I-130s. The National Benefits Center adjudicates all adoption-based Form I-130s. This processing time reflects statutory constraints on available immigrant visas, for which the wait times are typically much longer than the time it takes for USCIS to adjudicate the form. USCIS service centers prioritize the processing of Form I-130 preference petitions for which an immigrant visa is available according to the Department of State Visa Bulletin. The visa bulletin, published monthly, lists available immigrant visas by priority date. We use the visa bulletin to determine the current visa categories and priority dates before processing Form I-130 preference petitions. We are prioritizing our adjudication efforts to focus on cases that have visas available.
U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister
58.5 – 99.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before April 21, 2018.
Note: This calculation for the National Benefits Center’s processing time is specifically for adoption-based Form I-130s. The National Benefits Center adjudicates all adoption-based Form I-130s. This processing time reflects statutory constraints on available immigrant visas, for which the wait times are typically much longer than the time it takes for USCIS to adjudicate the form. USCIS service centers prioritize the processing of Form I-130 preference petitions for which an immigrant visa is available according to the Department of State Visa Bulletin. The visa bulletin, published monthly, lists available immigrant visas by priority date. We use the visa bulletin to determine the current visa categories and priority dates before processing Form I-130 preference petitions. We are prioritizing our adjudication efforts to focus on cases that have visas available.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does I-130 take at National Benefits Center?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-130 at National Benefits Center takes 51.5 – 55 months (80% of cases complete within that time).
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-130 case inquiry at National Benefits Center if your receipt date is on or before December 31, 2021. Use USCIS's e-Request tool.
Is this time a guarantee?
No. It is the time within which USCIS completed 80% of similar cases over the past six months. Every case is different; some take longer.
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