How long USCIS is taking to decide I-600 petitions to classify an adopted child from a non-Hague country as an immediate relative. Updated every day.
We're still collecting enough decided I-600 cases to publish our own numbers (we wait for at least 20). Until then, USCIS's published national median is 19.2 months.
USCIS national median, FY2026 for I-600: 19.2 months.
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Beyond USCIS's review, the case involves confirming the child meets the definition of an orphan, often through an investigation overseas, which can add months depending on the country.
This page is general information, not legal advice. For decisions about your own case, check USCIS's current guidance or talk to an immigration attorney.
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All USCIS processing timesUSCIS's published national median for I-600 is 19.2 months. We don't yet have enough decided I-600 cases of our own to publish a figure, so this page shows USCIS's number until we do.
Often, if the child enters on the right visa and the adoption is final, but it depends on the visa type and circumstances. Confirm the details for your case with USCIS or an immigration attorney.
Ours come from real I-600 cases we tracked from the day USCIS received them to the day they were approved or denied, over the last 12 months. USCIS's median covers its whole fiscal year and, for some forms, only one category. Neither predicts a single case exactly: your service center or field office, your category and any Request for Evidence matter more.
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