I-800A Processing Times
Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country
4.5 mo – 6.0 mo
across all service centers
Current USCIS I-800A processing times range from 4.5 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 | 4.5 mo | 6.0 mo | Normal |
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Citation
ImmigrationTimes.org. (2026). I-800A Processing Times. Retrieved Mar 29, 2026, from https://immigrationtimes.org/forms/i-800a/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Current USCIS I-800A processing times range from 4.5 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-800A 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.