USCIS Announces Changes to Forms Used for Adoption Cases

This week USCIS announced changes to several forms, including the I800A/I800 and I600A/I600, forms used by prospective adoptive parents seeking to adopt internationally. Be sure to bookmark these forms for when you file the I800A/I800 for Hague Convention adoption or I600A/I600 for non-Hague Convention adoption.

Form I-800A, Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country

Edition Date: 10/17/24. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/17/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Form I-800, Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative

Edition Date: 10/17/24. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/17/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition

Edition Date: 10/17/24. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/17/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative

Edition Date: 10/17/24. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/17/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

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