USCIS · FORM I-600A3
I-600A3 processing time
Request for Action on Approved Form I-600A/I-600. Below is every processing time USCIS publishes for this form, then USCIS's own quarterly counts.
Request for Action on Approved Form I-600A/I-600
USCIS publishes 6–8 months for this category, handled at National Benefits Center.
USCIS note for this category: “This 80% completion method includes time where a petition is pending due to factors that are generally outside USCIS' control. These factors may include the time it takes petitioners to respond to a biometrics request, Request for Evidence, or Notice of Intent to Deny.”
| Office | Processing time | Receipt date for a case inquiry | Data period |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Benefits Center | 6–8 months | February 24, 2026 | March 2026 to August 2026 |
How USCIS describes these numbers: “We generally process cases in the order we receive them. This processing time is based on how long it took us to complete 80% of adjudicated cases over the past six months. Each case is unique, and some cases may take longer than others. Processing times should be used as a reference point, not an absolute measure of how long your case will take to be completed.”
Source: USCIS, Check Case Processing Times, published September 17, 2026; recorded by greencardline October 17, 2026. USCIS shows a range for most forms; what the range means and how the inquiry date is used are explained, with quotes from USCIS, in How USCIS processing times work.