I-800A processing time
Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country
From USCIS data captured August 31, 2026
Typical wait
4.5 – 6 months
Across 1 office(s); the ranges overlap too much to single out a faster one.
Offices
1
process this form
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| Office | Current time | Case inquiry possible for receipts on/before |
|---|---|---|
| National Benefits Center | 4.5 – 6 months | March 09, 2026 |
National context
Historical median by fiscal year
This is the national median for completed cases—not the current office-level 80% time shown above. The two measures are not directly comparable.
| Classification | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
* FY2026 is partial: Oct. 1, 2025–May 31, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Form I-800A take in 2026?
Per USCIS data captured August 31, 2026, I-800A (Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country) takes 4.5 – 6 months across 1 office(s).
Which office is fastest for I-800A?
The posted ranges overlap too much to single out a faster office — they all fall within 4.5 – 6 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.