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“Case Was Approved”on your I-800A · Adoption pre-approval (Hague)

USCIS found you suitable to adopt from a Hague Convention country.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Biometrics
Home study review
Decision · here
Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 4 steps

Watch for the approval notice (Form I-797) by mail.
Check that all details on the notice are correct.
Learn the next step for your specific form.
Keep your address current so cards or documents reach you.
6months
5 to 6 monthsTypical time for a complete I-800A. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThe approval notice usually arrives within a few weeks; the next step's timing depends on your form.

What it means for your I-800A

USCIS found you suitable to adopt from a Hague Convention country. The approval is valid for a limited time shown on the notice, and USCIS shares it with the Department of State. When the other country proposes a child, you will file Form I-800 for that child.

In general, on any form:

USCIS approved your application or petition. An approval notice is being mailed to you. What happens next depends on your form: a card may be produced, the case may go to the Department of State, or you may get a document. Keep the approval notice safe.

Avoid these mistakes

Thinking a petition approval (like I-130) is the same as a green card.
Moving before the card or document arrives without updating the address.

Quick questions

What does "Case Was Approved" mean on an I-800A?

USCIS found you suitable to adopt from a Hague Convention country. The approval is valid for a limited time shown on the notice, and USCIS shares it with the Department of State. When the other country proposes a child, you will file Form I-800 for that child.

My case was approved. When will I get my card?

If your form produces a card, the status usually changes to 'New Card Is Being Produced' and then to mailed.

Does an approved I-130 mean I have a green card?

No. It approves the family relationship. The beneficiary still needs to adjust status or get an immigrant visa.

What if the approval notice has a mistake?

Contact USCIS to request a correction as soon as possible.

How long does an I-800A take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 5 to 6 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-800A

Case Was DeniedDecisionCase Was Approved And My Decision Was EmailedDecisionCase Approval Was Certified By USCISDecisionCase Was Sent To The Department of StateDecisionCase Was ReceivedIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntakeCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntakeCase Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntake

Every status of an I-800A →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusI-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien RelativeI-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment AuthorizationN-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for NaturalizationI-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure RecordsI-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceI-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident CardI-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien Workers

AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.