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The document provides detailed instructions for completing Form I-800A, which is the Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country. It outlines the purpose of the form, eligibility criteria for U.S. citizens wishing to adopt from Convention countries, necessary documentation, and procedural requirements. The Hague Convention's role in protecting children during intercountry adoptions is emphasized, along with guidelines on home studies, disclosure obligations, and the importance of not proceeding with adoption until USCIS approval is obtained.

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How long does USCIS petition take for siblings?

After filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, the approval process can take anywhere from 10 to 13 months for immediate relatives and could take several years for family preference categories. This is an approximation. It may be shorter for some and longer for others.

Can a U.S. citizen petition for a sibling over 21?

For example, U.S. citizens can petition for a wider range of relatives, including siblings and married children over 21, while green card holders are limited to sponsoring only their spouses and unmarried children.

What is the new immigration law for siblings?

Yes, as a U.S. citizen, you can petition for your brother or sister to immigrate to the U.S. However, you must be at least 21 years old and prove your citizenship status with documents like a passport or birth certificate.

How much is the fee for form I 800A?

Form I-800A general filing fee is $920. If filing Form I-800A due to a change in marital status after approval of a prior Form I-800A the filing fee is $920. If filing Form I-800A due to a change in marital status while a prior Form I-800A is pending no additional filing fee is required.

What form do I need to apply for citizenship?

N-400, Application for Naturalization. Naturalization is the process to become a U.S. citizen if you were born outside of the United States. If you meet certain requirements, you may become a U.S. citizen either at birth or after birth. Use this form to apply for U.S. citizenship.

What USCIS form to use when petitioning for parents?

petition is filed to bring your adoptive parent to live in the United States, Form I-130. A copy of your birth certificate. A copy of your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship if you were not born in the United States.

What is the sibling exception for USCIS?

Sibling exception: A Form I-800 may be filed after the Convention adoptees 16th birthday, but before the Convention adoptees 18th birthday, but only if the Convention adoptee is the birth sibling of another foreign born child who has immigrated or will immigrate based on an adoption by the same adoptive parents.

What is the USCIS definition of a sibling?

The definition of sibling in U.S. immigration law includes people who were the children of at least one common parent; that is, it includes half-blood siblings. (See the definition of child in Section 101(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or I.N.A.).

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