A prospective adoptive applicant residing in the United States should file Form I-800A with the USCIS office having jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence.
A prospective adoptive applicant residing outside the United States should generally file Form I-800A with the USCIS office abroad having jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of foreign residence. See instructions for Form I-800A for more detailed filing information.
Please note: Effective September 25, 2008, Forms I-800A and all related supplements and forms must be filed at the Chicago Lockbox Facility.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services P.O. Box 805695 Chicago, IL 60680-4118
For Non-Postal deliveries:
USCIS Attn: Hague 131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60603-5517
Filing Fee :
$670 for Form I-800A
Note on Filing Fee:
An $80 fee for biometrics is required for the applicant (and spouse, if any). Additionally, a $80 fee for biometrics is required for each person 18 years of age
or older who is living with the applicant. Form I-800A, Supplement 1 (Listing of Adult Member of the Household) must also be provided for each adult member of the household, excluding the applicant and applicant’s spouse.
$340 for Form I-800A, Supplement 3 (Request for Action on Approved Form I-800A), if applicable
