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I-600A at National Benefits Center

Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition

From USCIS data captured October 19, 2026

U.S. citizen who plans to adopt a foreign-born child

9 – 12.5 months

Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before October 07, 2025.

Some of the processing times calculated using this new method may appear significantly longer than before. This is because the new 80% completion method includes time where a petition is pending due to factors that are generally outside USCIS’ control. These factors may include the time it takes petitioners to respond to biometrics requests; to respond to a Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny; or to submit an initial home study.

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Trend

Latest published wait

12.5 months

As of Oct 12, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture

Stable

No change since Oct 5, 2026

Processing time (months)

Processing-time trendThe vertical axis measures months. Latest published wait: 12.5 months as of Oct 12, 2026. Stable. Dashed lines cross intervals with no published reading; no value is estimated.1020Mar 21, 2022Oct 12, 2026
Gray: archival history · orange: Arrive Legal captures · horizontal dashed line: the latest value. Dashed segments cross intervals with no published reading — no value is estimated. Hover to see each reading.Historical data compilation: ImmigrationTimes.org (CC BY 4.0)
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  1. Oct 12, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture12.5 months
  2. Oct 5, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture12.5 months
  3. Sep 28, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture12.5 months
  4. Sep 21, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture12.5 months
  5. Sep 8, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture13 months
  6. Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture13 months
  7. Aug 24, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture13 months
  8. Aug 18, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture13 months
  9. Aug 13, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture13 months
  10. Jul 22, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture13 months
  11. Jun 24, 2026 · archival history13 months
  12. May 23, 2026 · archival history12.5 months
  13. Apr 22, 2026 · archival history13.5 months
  14. Mar 17, 2026 · archival history14 months
  15. Feb 19, 2026 · archival history15 months
  16. Jan 15, 2026 · archival history15 months
  17. Dec 19, 2025 · archival history15 months
  18. Dec 9, 2025 · archival history15 months
  19. Oct 22, 2025 · archival history15 months
  20. Sep 30, 2025 · archival history16 months
  21. Sep 19, 2025 · archival history16 months
  22. Sep 6, 2025 · archival history16 months
  23. Jul 31, 2025 · archival history15 months
  24. Jun 17, 2025 · archival history15 months
  25. May 20, 2025 · archival history15.5 months
  26. Apr 22, 2025 · archival history15 months
  27. Mar 18, 2025 · archival history13.5 months
  28. Mar 4, 2025 · archival history13 months
  29. Jan 30, 2025 · archival history14 months
  30. Dec 21, 2024 · archival history16 months
  31. Nov 26, 2024 · archival history16 months
  32. Nov 23, 2024 · archival history16 months
  33. Oct 19, 2024 · archival history16 months
  34. Oct 1, 2024 · archival history16 months
  35. Aug 22, 2024 · archival history17 months
  36. Aug 20, 2024 · archival history17 months
  37. Aug 8, 2024 · archival history17 months
  38. Jun 26, 2024 · archival history16.5 months
  39. Jun 4, 2024 · archival history16.5 months
  40. Apr 30, 2024 · archival history17 months
  41. Apr 9, 2024 · archival history17 months
  42. Apr 3, 2024 · archival history17 months
  43. Mar 30, 2024 · archival history17 months
  44. Mar 1, 2024 · archival history12.5 months
  45. Jan 23, 2024 · archival history15 months
  46. Jan 3, 2024 · archival history15 months
  47. Dec 28, 2023 · archival history14 months
  48. Dec 13, 2023 · archival history14 months
  49. Dec 2, 2023 · archival history14 months
  50. Nov 14, 2023 · archival history14 months
  51. Nov 2, 2023 · archival history14 months
  52. Sep 30, 2023 · archival history13.5 months
  53. Aug 24, 2023 · archival history13.5 months
  54. Jul 14, 2023 · archival history13 months
  55. Jun 21, 2023 · archival history13.5 months
  56. Jun 10, 2023 · archival history13.5 months
  57. May 5, 2023 · archival history13.5 months
  58. Mar 24, 2023 · archival history13.5 months
  59. Feb 7, 2023 · archival history14 months
  60. Dec 2, 2022 · archival history14 months
  61. Dec 1, 2022 · archival history14 months
  62. Nov 3, 2022 · archival history4.5 months
  63. Sep 28, 2022 · archival history4.5 months
  64. Sep 27, 2022 · archival history4.5 months
  65. Jul 15, 2022 · archival history4.5 months
  66. Jun 7, 2022 · archival history4.5 months
  67. May 27, 2022 · archival history4.5 months
  68. May 11, 2022 · archival history4.5 months
  69. May 6, 2022 · archival history4.5 months
  70. Mar 30, 2022 · archival history6 months
  71. Mar 21, 2022 · archival history6 months

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Frequently asked questions

How long does I-600A take at National Benefits Center?

Per USCIS data captured October 19, 2026, I-600A at National Benefits Center takes 9 – 12.5 months (80% of cases complete within that time).

When can I ask USCIS about my case?

Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-600A case inquiry at National Benefits Center if your receipt date is on or before October 07, 2025. 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.

Check your case status at USCIS Case Status Online · Official source: USCIS Case Processing Times