Instructions for Form I-800, Petition to Classify Convention 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling out Part 1, which requires your personal information. Ensure you provide your legal name and any other names used.
  3. In Part 2, provide processing information as requested. This includes details about your approved Form I-800A.
  4. Move to Part 3, where you will input information about the beneficiary, the Convention adoptee. If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet.
  5. Complete Part 4 by detailing any fees or expenses related to the adoption process.
  6. In Part 5, ensure that both you and your spouse (if applicable) sign the certification section. Remember that one spouse cannot sign for another.
  7. If someone else prepared the form, they must complete Part 6 with their signature and address.
  8. Finally, review all sections for accuracy before submitting your completed form along with required supporting documents.

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Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an. Immediate Relative. Department of Homeland Security. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Form I-800A processing time It takes about 4.5 months for USCIS to process Form I-800A.
Form I-800, titled Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative, is a form to file to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service when you apply to adopt a child from a Convention country.
Use this form to file: An appeal with the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO);
How to Fill Out and File a Form Online Step 1: Sign in to your USCIS online account or create a USCIS online account if you dont already have one. Step 2: Select File a Form Online. Step 4: Select Fill Out Form Fields Online (if applicable) Step 5: Complete all sections of your form. Step 6: Upload evidence.

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Form I-800 is a petition that U.S. citizens file to finalize the immigration process for a child from a Hague Convention country. It builds on the initial steps completed with Form I-800A, which assesses the petitioners suitability to adopt a child internationally.

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