Form I-600, Instructions for Petition to Classify Orphan as 2025

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The document is the Form I-600A, an application for advance processing of an orphan petition by U.S. citizens intending to adopt a child from a non-Hague Convention country. It outlines eligibility requirements, necessary personal information about the applicant and their spouse, details regarding prior adoptions or filings, and includes sections for home study preparers and adoption service providers. The form also emphasizes the duty of disclosure regarding the applicant's suitability as an adoptive parent.

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What are the criteria for being an orphan?

To meet the specific orphan eligibility requirements and meet the definition of orphan under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a child must either have: No legal parents because of the death or disappearance of, abandonment or desertion by, or separation from or loss of both parents; or.

What is the difference between Form I-600 and I 800?

Form I-600 is used for non-Hague Adoption cases, while the Form I-800 is used for Hague Adoption cases. Filing either Form I-600 or I-800 tells USCIS that you have identified a specific child to adopt and request authorization for that child to come to the United States.

How much is the fee for i600a?

You must submit a fee of $775 when filing a Form I-600. However, a fee is not required for Form I-600 if you filed Form I-600A for advance processing and it was approved (or an extension approved) within the previous 18 months, or is still pending.

What is Form I 600a application for advance processing of an orphan petition?

U.S. citizens who plan to adopt an orphan from a non-Hague Convention country use this form to request that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determine their suitability and eligibility as prospective adoptive parents.

Where to file i-600A?

A prospective adoptive parent residing in the United States must file Form I-600A at the USCIS Dallas Lockbox facility. Form I-600A will then be routed to, and adjudicated at, the National Benefits Center.

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What is the definition of an orphan in USCIS?

Under U.S. immigration law, an orphan is a foreign-born child who: does not have any parents because of the death or disappearance of, abandonment or desertion by, or separation or loss from, both parents.

How long does it take to get I600A approval?

Approximately 75 days after filing you will receive notice from Citizenship and Immigration Services Office as to approval of your application.

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.

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