Purpose of Form :To determine the child's eligibility for classification as a Convention adoptee.
The petition is filed by the U.S. Citizen prospective adoptive parent to finalize the immigration process of a child who habitually resides in a Convention country. The petitioner must have an approved, valid Form I-800A, Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country, in order to file the Form I-800.
Number of Pages :Instructions: 8; Form: 9; Supplement 1: 1.
Edition Date :9/10/08. Prior edition accepted.
Where to File :Form I-800 may only be filed during the validity period of an already approved Form I-800A. Petitioner must always file Form I-800 with the USCIS National Benefits Center. The Notice of Approval of Form I-800A will provide a specific address and filing instructions for Form I-800.
Please note: Beginning on September 25, 2008, all Forms I-800, with related supplements and forms, must be filed at the Chicago Lockbox Facility. Forms and materials must be filed at: USCIS
P.O. Box 805695
Chicago, IL 60680-4118 For non-Postal deliveries: USCIS
Attn: Hague
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517 Please see the Related Link for more information. Filing Fee :No fee is required for the first Form I-800 filed for a child on the basis of an approved Form I-800A.
If more than one Form I-800 is filed during the approval period for different children, the fee is $670 for the second and each subsequent Form I-800. However, if the children are siblings before the proposed adoption, no additional filing fee is required.
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Last updated: 02/29/2008
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