Form I-800A Supplement 3 template
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USCIS uses this form to adjudicate the eligibility and suitability of the applicant(s) who want to adopt a child who habitually resides in a Hague Adoption Convention country.
The instructions provide a checklist of items to be included when filing Form I-800A, Supplement 3 with USCIS. This form is used to request an extension or make certain changes to a previously approved Form I-800A approval notice. The instructions outline the specific circumstances under which each type of filing is permitted and the required documentation for each situation.
Form I-800A, Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country, is used by intending adoptive parents to apply for a finding that they meet the suitability requirements under U.S. immigration law for adopting a child from a convention country.
The purpose of Form I-800A is to request the approval of a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for an alien child to be adopted by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
$720 for each adopted child, plus an $85 biometric services fee for each person required to give a fingerprint and/or photograph.
Intending adoptive parents, whether married or single, who plan to adopt a child from a convention country can file Form I-800A. However, if you are adopting jointly with your spouse, both spouses must sign the form.
To file Form I-800A, you will need to submit several documents including: a completed and signed Form I-800A; passport biographic pages of both adoptive parents; proof of U.S. citizenship or nationality; police certificates; medical reports or forms from a physician or public health agency; and other documentation as required by the instructions for Form I-800A.
Processing times for Form I-800A vary depending on the USCIS office and workload. You can check the current processing times by visiting the USCIS website or calling the National Customer Service Center.
The validity period of Form I-800A is 15 months from the date that USCIS was notified of your fingerprint record check results.
The fee for filing Form I-800A is currently $775, which includes the filing fee and biometric services fee. However, you should check with USCIS to confirm the current fees as they are subject to change.
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