I-800 Processing Times
Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative
3.0 mo – 6.0 mo
across all service centers
Current USCIS I-800 processing times range from 3.0 mo to 6.0 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 | 3.0 mo | 6.0 mo | Fast |
Cite This Data
Citation
ImmigrationTimes.org. (2026). I-800 Processing Times. Retrieved Mar 29, 2026, from https://immigrationtimes.org/forms/i-800/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Current USCIS I-800 processing times range from 3.0 mo to 6.0 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-800 processing times at 6.0 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.