- Purpose of Form :
- For adjudicating the eligibility and suitability of the applicant(s) to adopt a child who habitually resides in a Hague Adoption Convention country.
- Number of Pages :
- Instructions: 11; Form: 9; Supplement 1: 2; Supplement 2: 1; Supplement 3: 4.
- Edition Date :
- 9/10/08. Prior edition may be used.
- Where to File :
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
- Special Instructions :
- (NA)
Last updated: 02/29/2008
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