USCIS

Form I-800A

Adoption & Orphan

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

USCIS uses this form to adjudicate the eligibility and suitability of the applicant(s) who want to adopt a child who is habitually resident in a Hague Adoption Convention country.

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Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country is an official immigration form filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Complete it accurately with all required information and supporting documents to avoid processing delays. For step-by-step guidance, open it in the AI Editor.

Quick Facts

Who: U.S. citizens seeking to adopt a foreign-born child and obtain immigration benefits for the child.
What: Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country — used in the international adoption process to classify a foreign-born child as eligible for immigration to the U.S.
When: Before or after the adoption, depending on whether it is a Hague or non-Hague adoption.
Where: Filed with USCIS, with additional filings with the U.S. embassy in the child's country.
Why: International adoption requires U.S. government approval before the adopted child can immigrate.
How: Complete home study, provide evidence of eligibility, submit biographical information about the child, and complete all required USCIS filings.

Common Risks & Mistakes

  • •Incorrect or incomplete biographical information — double-check all names and dates
  • •Missing the filing deadline — some USCIS forms have strict filing windows
  • •Insufficient supporting documentation — provide thorough evidence for your application
  • •Not paying the correct filing fee — USCIS rejects incorrect payments
  • •Failing to respond to Requests for Evidence within the deadline

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Applicant Info
Full Legal NameREQUIREDtext

Your current legal name.

Date of BirthREQUIREDdate

MM/DD/YYYY.

A-Numbertext

Alien Registration Number if previously assigned.

Details
Basis for ApplicationREQUIREDtext

The specific reason or legal basis for filing this form.

Evidence
Supporting DocumentationREQUIREDtext

List of documents supporting this application.

Signatures
Applicant SignatureREQUIREDsignature

Sign under penalty of perjury.

Date of SignatureREQUIREDdate

MM/DD/YYYY.

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