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I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition- Purpose of Form :
- This form is used by a U.S. citizen who plans to adopt a foreign-born child and enables USCIS to adjudicate the application that relates to the qualifications of the applicant(s) as prospective adoptive parent(s).
- Number of Pages :
- Form 3; Instructions 8.
- Edition Date :
- 01/12/11; (11/23/10; 12/30/09 editions also accepted)
- Where to File :
See the Filing Addresses for Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition for information on where to file.
- Filing Fee :
- The filing fee for Form I-600A is $720.
An additional biometric services fee of $85 is required for every adult age 18 or older living in the household where the child will reside. Residents living abroad are exempt from USCIS biometric services fees.
- Special Instructions :
Form M-760, Orphan Home Study Tip Sheet, provides prospective adoptive parents and adoption service providers with helpful tips for preparing home studies for Orphan adoptions. If filing at a USCIS Lockbox facility: This page can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/i-600a
Last updated: 10/30/2012 |
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