Latest Data: FY2026 Q3

I-8008 Statistics

Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative

Pending Backlog

356

Quarterly Receipts

479

Completions

504

Approval Rate

96.4%

Approved Cases

486

Denied Cases

18

Median Processing

2.6 months

Form Subtype Breakdown

Subtype / Category Receipts Approved Denied Pending Median (Mo)
Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative 479 486 18 356 2.6

Historical Volume Trend

Receipts vs Completions

Receipts
Completions

Data Source & Methodology

The statistics above are derived directly from the official USCIS "All USCIS Application and Petition Form Types" quarterly reports. These figures represent national, service-wide aggregates across all USCIS service centers and field offices. Receipts indicate new applications filed during the quarter. Completions include approvals, denials, and rejections. Pending is the total backlog at the end of the quarter.

Original Source: USCIS Immigration and Citizenship Data (Quarterly Open Data)
Last updated: 10/23/2026