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

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

Purpose of Form

If you want to adopt a child, you should make sure whether this child is from Hague Convention country or not because procedures in these two instances differ. After filling the appropriate form, USCIS will determine whether you are eligible to adopt a child from this country. Pay attention, it’s not recommended to contact the child or accept placement of this child before submitting your application. 

Special Instructions

If this child is from Hague Convention country, you have to file Form I-800A. However, if you decided to adopt the child from another country, you should file Form I-600A (Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition).

Common filing mistakes

  • Using an outdated USCIS edition of the form.
  • Leaving required fields blank or mixing typed and handwritten answers inconsistently.
  • Forgetting the signature, supporting evidence, or the correct filing fee.

Official USCIS Update

USCIS can change filing addresses, fees, and accepted editions without notice. Use the official links below before filing.

Current edition: 01/20/25

Verified: 2026-05-21

Filing fee: You can find the filing fee for Form I-800A by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Where to file: USCIS Adoption I-800A P.O. Box 660087 Dallas, TX 75266-0087

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See also

Download I-800A FormRead more
Form I-600A | Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan PetitionRead more
Form I-800 | Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate RelativeRead more
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