I-600A3 processing time
Request for Action on Approved Form I-600A/I-600
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
Fastest office
National Benefits Center
6 – 8 months
Slowest office
National Benefits Center
6 – 8 months
Offices
1
process this form
Every office, fastest to slowest
| Office | Current time | Case inquiry possible for receipts on/before |
|---|---|---|
| National Benefits Center | 6 – 8 months | November 29, 2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Form I-600A3 take in 2026?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-600A3 (Request for Action on Approved Form I-600A/I-600) takes from 6 – 8 months at the fastest office (National Benefits Center) to 6 – 8 months at the slowest (National Benefits Center).
Which office is fastest for I-600A3?
As of the latest data, National Benefits Center shows the shortest time: 6 – 8 months.
What does this processing time mean?
USCIS calculates it as the time in which 80% of adjudicated cases were completed over the past six months. It is a reference point, not a promise about any individual case.
How often is this page updated?
Arrive Legal captures USCIS-published data weekly and archives every capture to show trends over time.
Official source: USCIS Case Processing Times. See our methodology.