Form I-800 template
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To determine the child's eligibility for classification as a Convention adoptee. The U.S. citizen prospective adoptive parent files the petition 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, to file Form I-800.
This form outlines the procedures and requirements for prospective adoptive parents to file a petition for the adoption of a child from another country under the Hague Adoption Convention. It includes information about the child, the adoptive parents, the placement agency or facilitator, fees and payments, and certifications and signatures.
The current fee for filing Form I-800 is $2,745. If you are unable to pay this fee at the time of filing, you may request a fee waiver or reduction based on financial hardship.
You will need to submit various documents with Form I-800, including evidence of your U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, proof of the adoption or custody arrangement, and a police clearance certificate. A complete list of required documentation can be found on the USCIS website.
Once Form I-800 is accepted by USCIS, it will be checked for completeness and all required evidence will be reviewed. If necessary, USCIS may request additional information or schedule an interview. If the child is found to meet the requirements of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Form I-800 will be provisionally approved. The child can then apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Form I-800 is a petition filed by the adoptive parent(s) to establish their eligibility to bring a child from another country to live permanently in the United States. This form must be filed before the child can apply for an immigrant visa.
A U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident may file Form I-800 to adopt or obtain legal custody of a child from another country who will then be brought to live permanently in the United States.
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