I-600 Processing Times
Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative
27.5 mo – 39.0 mo
across all service centers
Current USCIS I-600 processing times range from 27.5 mo to 39.0 mo depending on the service center. Updated Mar 29, 2026.
Processing Time Trend
Upper bound of processing time range shown. Source: USCIS via jzebedee/uscis.
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Service Center Comparison
1| Service Center | Min | Max | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Benefits Center (NBC) Fastest | 27.5 mo | 39.0 mo | Very Slow |
Cite This Data
Citation
ImmigrationTimes.org. (2026). I-600 Processing Times. Retrieved Mar 29, 2026, from https://immigrationtimes.org/forms/i-600/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Current USCIS I-600 processing times range from 27.5 mo to 39.0 mo depending on the service center. This data is updated daily from USCIS official processing time estimates.
Based on current data, National Benefits Center has the shortest I-600 processing times at 39.0 mo. See the full comparison in the table above.
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Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Data aggregated from daily USCIS processing time snapshots. Updated Mar 29, 2026. Permanent link.