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  • Form I-800A

    Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country

    For adjudicating the eligibility and suitability of the applicant(s) to adopt a child who habitually resides in a Hague Adoption Convention country.

    DOWNLOAD FORM I-800A.

    Form I-800A USCIS Instructions

    Official Instructions Released by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

    DOWNLOAD ADOPTION FORM I-800A USCIS INSTRUCTIONS.

    Form M-738

    Hague Processing Tip Sheet

    USCIS tip sheet for Adoption Form I800A. For adjudicating the eligibility and suitability of the applicant(s) to adopt a child who habitually resides in a Hague Adoption Convention country

    DOWNLOAD FORM M-738.

    Form I-800

    Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative

    To determine the child's eligibility for classification as a Convention adoptee. The petition is filed by the U.S. Citizen prospective adoptive parent to finalize the immigration process of a child who habitually resides in a Convention country. The petitioner must have an approved, valid Form I-800A, Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country, in order to file the Form I-800

    DOWNLOAD FORM I-800.

    Form I-800 USCIS Instructions

    Official Instructions Released by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

    DOWNLOAD FORM I-800 USCIS INSTRUCTIONS.

    Form I-864W

    Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support Exemption

    To establish that applicant is exempt from the Form I-864 requirements.

    DOWNLOAD FORM I-864W.

    Form DS-230

    Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration

    DOWNLOAD FORM DS-230.

    Form G-1145

    E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

    To be used by an Applicant or Petitioner who can file their application/petition at one of the three USCIS Lockbox facilities, and who wishes to receive electronic notification (e-Notification) that their application has been accepted.

    DOWNLOAD FORM G-1145.

    Form DS-1981

    Affidavit Concerning Exemption From Immigrant Vaccination Requirements For a Foreign Adopted Child

    Waiver to exempt intended immigrant (adopted child) from mandatory vaccinations prior to immigration.

    DOWNLOAD FORM DS-1981.

    China Visa Application (NEW as of June 2011)

    Application to obtain a tourist visa to the People's Republic of China.

    DOWNLOAD CHINA VISA FORM.



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