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Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative and Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition

I-600 Form TOC

OMB: 1615-0028

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

OMB Number: 1615-0028

05/28/2020


Reason for Revision: Fee Rule Final Rule.

Project Phase: G-1056


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Page 1, For U.S. Government Use Only

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For U.S. Government Use Only


[Column 1]

The petitioner is:

Married

Unmarried


[] Form I-600A Approval

Approval Valid Until (mm/dd/yyyy):


The petitioner is approved to adopt an orphan from (if specified):

(Name of non-Hague Convention Country) :


[] PAIR Letter Issued Date (if applicable) (mm/dd/yyyy) :


[Column 2]

Action Block


Department of State Actions:

[] Approved

[] Transfer to USCIS as Not Clearly Approvable

[] Transfer to USCIS as Consular Return


[Column 3]

Receipt/Fee Stamp


Final Adjudicating Office/Post:

Officer Signature and Date:

Child’s Legal Name after Adoption:



To be Completed By an Attorney or Accredited Representative (if any).

Select this box if Form G-28 or Form G-28I is attached.

Attorney State Bar Number (if applicable):

Attorney or Accredited Representative USCIS Online Account Number (if any)


START HERE - Type or print legibly in black ink. Complete a separate petition for each child. This petition is made to classify the named orphan as your immediate relative.



You must be a U.S. citizen in order to file this petition. See the What Are the Eligibility Requirements section of the Form I-600 Instructions for more information.


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For U.S. Government Use Only


[Column 1]

The petitioner is:

Married

Unmarried


[] Form I-600A Approval

Approval Valid Until (mm/dd/yyyy):


The petitioner is approved to adopt an orphan from (if specified):

(Name of non-Hague Country) :


[] PAIR Letter Issued Date

(mm/dd/yyyy) :


[Column 2]

Action Block


Department of State Actions:

[] Approved

[] Transfer to USCIS as Not Clearly Approvable

[] Transfer to USCIS as Consular Return


[Column 3]

Receipt/Fee Stamp


Final Adjudicating Office/Post:

Officer Signature and Date:

Child’s Legal Name after Adoption:



To be Completed by an Attorney or Accredited Representative.

Select this box if Form G-28 or Form G-28I is attached.

Attorney State Bar Number:

Attorney or Accredited Representative USCIS Online Account Number


START HERE - Type or print in black ink. Complete a separate petition for each child. This petition is used to determine if a child is an orphan and eligible to be classified as your immediate relative.


You must be a U.S. citizen to file this petition. See the What Are the Eligibility Requirements section of the Form I-600 Instructions for more information.


Answer all questions fully and accurately.  If a question does not apply to you (for example, if you have never been married and the question asks, “Provide the name of your current spouse”), type or print “N/A” unless otherwise directed.  If your answer to a question which requires a numeric response is zero or none (for example, “How many children do you have?” or “How many times have you departed the United States?”), type or print “None” unless otherwise directed.


Page 1, Information About You (Petitioner)

Part 1. Information About You (Petitioner)


1. Family Name (Last Name)

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name (if applicable)


2. Other Names Used


Provide all other names you have ever used, including aliases, maiden name, and nicknames. If you need extra space to complete this section, use the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information.


Family Name (Last Name)

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name (if applicable)


Your Contact Information


3. U.S. Mailing Address (if any)

In Care Of Name

Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr. Number

City or Town

State

ZIP Code




4. Is your current U.S. mailing address the same as your U.S. physical address? Y/N


If you answered "No," provide your U.S. physical address in Item Number 5. or your address abroad in Item Number 6., as appropriate.


5. U.S. Physical Address (if any)

Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr. Number

City or Town

State

ZIP Code



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6. Address Abroad (if any)

Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr. Number

City or Town

State

Province

Postal Code

Country


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7. Your Daytime Telephone Number

8. Your Mobile Telephone Number (if any)

9. Your Email Address (if any)


Information About Your U.S. Citizenship


10. USCIS Online Account Number (if any)


11. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

12. City/Town/Village of Birth


13. State or Province of Birth


14. Country of Birth




15. How did you obtain your U.S. citizenship?
Birth
Parents
Naturalization


A. If you acquired your citizenship through your parents, have you obtained a Certificate of Citizenship in your own name? Yes/No


If you answered "Yes," provide the following information about your Certificate of Citizenship:


Your Name On The Certificate of Citizenship


Family Name (Last Name)

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name (if applicable)


Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any)


Certificate of Citizenship Number


Date of Issuance (mm/dd/yyyy)


Place of Issuance


B. If you obtained your citizenship through naturalization, provide the following information about your Certificate of Naturalization:



Your Name On The Certificate of Naturalization



Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name (if applicable)


A-Number (if any)

Certificate of Naturalization Number

Date of Naturalization (mm/dd/yyyy)

Place of Naturalization


16. Have you EVER renounced or lost U.S. citizenship or has anyone you obtained citizenship through (such as your parent or grandparent) EVER lost U.S. citizenship? Yes/No


NOTE: If you answered “Yes”, provide a detailed explanation in the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information.



17. What is your marital status?

Single

Married

Separated

Divorced

Widowed


18. How many times have you been married (including your current marriage, if applicable)?


NOTE: If you are not currently married, skip to Item Number 29.


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Information About Your Current Marriage


19. Date of Current Marriage (mm/dd/yyyy)


20. Place Where Current Marriage Occurred


21. Name of Your Current Spouse

Family Name (Last Name)

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name (if applicable)


22. Other Names Your Current Spouse Has Used (if any)


Provide all other names your spouse has ever used, including aliases, maiden name, and nicknames. If you need extra space to complete this section, use the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information.


Family Name (Last Name)

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name (if applicable)


23. Information About Your Current Spouse


Spouse’s Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
Spouse’s A-Number (if any)

Spouse’s USCIS Online Account Number (if any)
Spouse’s City/Town/Village of Birth
Spouse’s State or Province of Birth
Spouse’s Country of Birth


Is your spouse a U.S. citizen? Yes/No


If you answered “Yes,” how did your spouse obtain U.S. citizenship?

Birth

Naturalization

Parents


If you answered “No,” provide your spouse’s current U.S. immigration status:


24. How many times has your current spouse been married (including your current marriage, if applicable)?


Your Spouse’s Contact Information


25. Does your current spouse reside with you? Yes/No


If you answered “No”, provide your current spouse’s physical address in Item Number 26.


26. Your Current Spouse's Physical Address (if applicable)
Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr.
Number
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Province
Postal Code
Country


27. Your Spouse’s Daytime Telephone Number

28. Your Spouse’s Mobile Telephone Number (if any)

29. Your Spouse’s Email Address (if any)


Additional Household Members


Information About Prior Filings or Adoptions



Part 1. Information About You (Petitioner)


1. Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name

2. Other Names Used


Provide all other names you have ever used, including aliases, maiden name, and nicknames. If you need extra space to complete this section, use the space provided in Part 13. Additional Information.


Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name

Your Contact Information


3. U.S. Mailing Address
In Care Of Name
Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr. Number
City or Town
State
ZIP Code

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4. Is your current U.S. mailing address the same as your physical residence? Yes/No


If you answered "No” to Item Number 4., provide the address for your U.S. residence in Item Number 5. or the address for your residence abroad in Item Number 6., as appropriate.


5. Address of U.S. Residence
Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr. Number
City or Town
State
ZIP Code




6. Address of Residence Abroad
Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr. Number
City or Town
State
Province
Postal Code
Country


7. Which address would you like USCIS to use for mailing notices and decisions to you?

[] U.S. Mailing Address

[] Address of Residence Abroad


8. Your Daytime Telephone Number

9. Your Mobile Telephone Number

10. Your Email Address


Information About Your U.S. Citizenship


11. USCIS Online Account Number


12. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

13. City/Town/Village of Birth

14. State or Province of Birth

15. Country of Birth


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16. How did you obtain your U.S. citizenship?
Birth
Parents
Naturalization

A. If you obtained your citizenship through your parents, have you obtained a Certificate of Citizenship in your own name? Yes/No


If you answered "Yes," provide the following information about your Certificate of Citizenship:


Your Name On The Certificate of Citizenship


Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name

Alien Registration Number (A-Number)

Certificate of Citizenship Number


Date of Issuance (mm/dd/yyyy)

Place of Issuance


B. If you obtained your citizenship through naturalization, provide the following information about your Certificate of Naturalization:


Your Name On The Certificate of Naturalization

Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name


A-Number

Certificate of Naturalization Number

Date of Naturalization (mm/dd/yyyy)

Place of Naturalization


17. Have you EVER renounced or lost U.S. citizenship or has anyone you obtained citizenship through (such as your parent or grandparent) EVER lost U.S. citizenship? Yes/No


NOTE: If you answered “Yes” to Item Number 17., provide a detailed explanation in the space provided in Part 13. Additional Information.


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Your Duty of Disclosure


You must answer the following questions. See the Duty of Disclosure section in the Form I-600 Instructions concerning your ongoing duty to disclose information in response to these questions. If you answer "Yes" to any of the questions, provide a certified copy of the documentation showing the final disposition of each incident which resulted in arrest, indictment, conviction, and/or any other judicial or administrative action and a written statement giving details, including any mitigating circumstances about each arrest, signed by you under penalty of perjury under U.S. law. The written statement must show the date of each incident; place each incident occurred (city/town, state/province, country); name of police department or other law enforcement administration or other entity involved; and date of incarceration and name of facility. Provide a description of any type of counseling, rehabilitation, or other information that you would like considered in light of this history.


18. Have you EVER, whether in or outside the United States:

A. Been investigated, arrested, cited, charged, indicted, convicted, fined, or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance? (Answer “Yes,” even if the record of the arrest, conviction, or other criminal history was expunged, sealed, pardoned, or the subject of any other amelioration. Do not include parking or traffic violations, except for violations for driving or operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or while impaired by, or under the influence of, alcohol or another intoxicant.) Yes No


B. Received a pardon, amnesty, rehabilitation decree, other act of clemency, or similar action? Yes No

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C. Received a suspended sentence, been placed on probation or parole, or been in an alternative sentencing or rehabilitation program, such as diversion, deferred prosecution, deferred or withheld adjudication, or expungement of a criminal charge? Yes No


D. Been the subject of any investigation at any time even if closed or unsubstantiated, by any child welfare agency, court, or other official authority in any state or foreign country concerning the abuse or neglect of any child? Yes No

Information About Your Marital Status


19. What is your marital status?

Single

Married

Separated

Divorced

Widowed


20. How many times have you been married (including your current marriage)?


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Information About Your Current Marriage






19. Date of Current Marriage (mm/dd/yyyy)


20. Place Where Current Marriage Occurred


21. Name of Your Current Spouse

Family Name (Last Name)

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name (if applicable)


22. Other Names Your Current Spouse Has Used (if any)


Provide all other names your spouse has ever used, including aliases, maiden name, and nicknames. If you need extra space to complete this section, use the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information.


Family Name (Last Name)

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name (if applicable)


23. Information About Your Current Spouse


Spouse’s Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
Spouse’s A-Number (if any)

Spouse’s USCIS Online Account Number (if any)
Spouse’s City/Town/Village of Birth
Spouse’s State or Province of Birth
Spouse’s Country of Birth


Is your spouse a U.S. citizen? Yes/No


If you answered “Yes,” how did your spouse obtain U.S. citizenship?

Birth

Naturalization

Parents


If you answered “No,” provide your spouse’s current U.S. immigration status:


24. How many times has your current spouse been married (including your current marriage, if applicable)?




Your Spouse’s Contact Information


25. Does your current spouse reside with you? Yes/No


If you answered “No”, provide your current spouse’s physical address in Item Number 26.


26. Your Current Spouse's Physical Address (if applicable)
Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr.
Number
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Province
Postal Code
Country


27. Your Spouse’s Daytime Telephone Number

28. Your Spouse’s Mobile Telephone Number (if any)

29. Your Spouse’s Email Address (if any)


Part 2. Information About Your Current Spouse


NOTE: If you are not currently married, skip to Part 3.


1. Date of Current Marriage (mm/dd/yyyy)


2. Place Where Current Marriage Occurred

3. Name of Your Current Spouse

Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name


4. Other Names Your Current Spouse Has Used



Provide all other names your spouse has ever used, including aliases, maiden name, and nicknames. If you need extra space to complete this section, use the space provided in Part 13. Additional Information.


Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name

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Spouse’s Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
Spouse’s A-Number

Spouse’s USCIS Online Account Number


Spouse’s City/Town/Village of Birth
Spouse’s State or Province of Birth
Spouse’s Country of Birth


Is your spouse a U.S. citizen? Yes/No


If you answered “Yes,” how did your spouse obtain U.S. citizenship?

Birth

Naturalization

Parents


If you answered “No,” provide your spouse’s current U.S. immigration status:


5. How many times has your current spouse been married (including your current marriage)?



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Your Spouse’s Contact Information


6. Does your current spouse reside with you? Yes/No


If you answered “No,” provide your current spouse’s physical address in Item Number 7.


7. Your Current Spouse's Physical Address


Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr.
Number
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Province
Postal Code
Country


8. Your Spouse’s Daytime Telephone Number

9. Your Spouse’s Mobile Telephone Number


10. Your Spouse’s Email Address


Your Spouse’s Duty of Disclosure


Your spouse must answer the following questions. See the Duty of Disclosure section in the Form I-600 Instructions concerning your spouse’s ongoing duty to disclose information in response to these questions. If your spouse answers "Yes" to any of these questions, provide a certified copy of the documentation showing the final disposition of each incident which resulted in arrest, indictment, conviction, and/or any other judicial or administrative action and a written statement giving details, including any mitigating circumstances about each arrest, signed by your spouse under penalty of perjury under U.S. law. The written statement must show the date of each incident; place each incident occurred (city/town, state/province, country); name of police department or other law enforcement administration or other entity involved; and date of incarceration and name of facility. Provide a description of any type of counseling, rehabilitation, or other information that your spouse would like considered in light of this history.


11. Has your spouse EVER, whether in or outside the United States:

A. Been investigated, arrested, cited, charged, indicted, convicted, fined, or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance? (Answer “Yes,” even if the record of the arrest, conviction, or other criminal history was expunged, sealed, pardoned, or the subject of any other amelioration. Do not include parking or traffic violations, except for violations for driving or operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or while impaired by, or under the influence of, alcohol or another intoxicant.) Yes No

B. Received a pardon, amnesty, rehabilitation decree, other act of clemency, or similar action? Yes No


C. Received a suspended sentence, been placed on probation or parole, or been in an alternative sentencing or rehabilitation program, such as diversion, deferred prosecution, deferred or withheld adjudication, or expungement of a criminal charge? Yes No

D. Yes No


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Part 2. Information About Orphan Beneficiary

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Part 3. Information About Your Home Study and Primary Adoption Service Provider

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Page 4, Part 1. Information About You (Petitioner)

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Additional Household Members



30. How many persons 18 years of age or older (other than your spouse, if married) reside with you?


If you answered "1" or more, you MUST complete Form I-600A/I-600 Supplement 1, Listing of Adult Member of the Household, for each person.


31. List all of your children who are under 18 years of age. Also include any other children under 18 years of age who reside in your household, regardless of your relationship to those children. If you need extra space to complete this table, use the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information.


[Table 5 entries]

Name (First/Middle/Last)

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

Country of Birth

A-Number (if any)

Relationship to You



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Part 3. Information About Additional Household Members


1. How many persons 18 years of age or older (other than your spouse, if married), reside with you?


If you answered one or more, you MUST complete Form I-600A/I-600 Supplement 1, Listing of Adult Member of the Household, for each person.


2. List all of your children who are under 18 years of age. Also include any other children under 18 years of age who reside in your household, regardless of your relationship to those children. If you need extra space to complete this table, use the space provided in Part 13. Additional Information.


[Table 5 entries]

Name (First/Middle/Last)

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

Country of Birth

A-Number

Relationship to You



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Part 4. Information About Fes, Expenses, and Other Compensation

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Part 5. Accommodations for Individuals With Disabilities and/or Impairments

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Information About Prior Filings or Adoptions



If you need extra space to complete Item Numbers 32. - 37., use the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information.


32. Have you ever previously filed Form I-600, Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition, Form I-800A, Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child From a Convention Country, Form I-800, Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative, or Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for an adopted child? Yes/No


If you answered “Yes,” provide the following information for EACH petition and/or application:

Type of Petition/Application Filed:

Form I-600A

Form I-600

Form I-800A

Form I-800

Form I-130 (for an adopted child)


Result:

Approved

Denied

Withdrawn

Revoked

Other (please explain): [fillable field]

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)


33. Have you previously completed a domestic adoption of a child within the U.S.? Yes/No


If you answered “Yes,” provide the following information for each completed domestic adoption of a child.


State And County Where Adoption Was Finalized


Date Adoption Was Finalized (mm/dd/yyyy)




34. Have you ever previously attempted to adopt a child internationally or domestically, but the adoption was disrupted before it was finalized? An adoption is disrupted if you (or a custodian escorting the child on your behalf) are granted legal custody or guardianship of the child, but the adoptive placement is interrupted before the adoption was finalized. Yes No


If you answered “Yes,” provide a detailed description of the disruption.

[Fillable field]



35. Have you ever previously completed an adoption, either in the United States or abroad, that was later dissolved? An adoption is dissolved if your parental rights over the adopted child are terminated at any time after the adoption was finalized. Yes No


If you answered “Yes,” provide a detailed description of the dissolution.

[Fillable field]



36. Have you ever previously placed a child in the care of another person with the intent to transfer permanent custody of the child? Yes No



If you answered “Yes,” provide a detailed description of the placement.

[Fillable field]



37. Have you ever received a child with the intent to gain permanent custody, but without involving the child welfare or other state/local authorities or following the state/local process? Yes No


If you answered “Yes,” provide a detailed description of the custody transfer.

[Fillable field]


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Duty of Disclosure


You and your spouse (if married) must answer the following questions. See the Duty of Disclosure section in the Form I-600 Instructions concerning your ongoing duty to disclose information in response to these questions. If you or your spouse answer "Yes" to any of the questions in Item Numbers 38. and 39., provide a certified copy of the documentation showing the final disposition of each incident which resulted in arrest, indictment, conviction, and/or any other judicial or administrative action and a written statement giving details, including any mitigating circumstances about each arrest, signed by you and/or your spouse (if married) under penalty of perjury under U.S. law. The written statement must show the date of each incident; place incident occurred (city/town, state/province, country); name of police department or other law enforcement administration or other entity involved; date of incarceration and name of facility, if applicable. Provide a description of any type of counseling, rehabilitation, or other information that you and your spouse (if married) would like considered in light of this history in the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information.


38. Have you EVER, whether in or outside the United States:

A. Been investigated, arrested, cited, charged, indicted, convicted, fined, or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance? (Answer “Yes,” even if the record of the arrest, conviction, or other adverse criminal history was expunged, sealed, pardoned, or the subject of any other amelioration. Do not include traffic violations, except for violations for driving or operating a vehicle while intoxicated or while impaired by or under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicant.) Yes No


B. Received a pardon, amnesty, rehabilitation decree, other act of clemency, or similar action? Yes No

C. Received a suspended sentence, been placed on probation or parole, or been in an alternative sentencing or rehabilitation program, such as diversion, deferred prosecution, deferred or withheld adjudication, or expungement of a criminal charge? Yes No


D. Been the subject of any investigation at any time even if closed or unsubstantiated, by any child welfare agency, court, or other official authority in any state or foreign country concerning the abuse or neglect of any child? Yes No

39. Has your spouse EVER, whether in or outside the United States:

A. Been investigated, arrested, cited, charged, indicted, convicted, fined, or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance? (Answer “Yes,” even if the record of the arrest, conviction, or other adverse criminal history was expunged, sealed, pardoned, or the subject of any other amelioration. Do not include traffic violations, except for violations for driving or operating a vehicle while intoxicated or while impaired by or under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicant.) Yes No

B. Received a pardon, amnesty, rehabilitation decree, other act of clemency, or similar action? Yes No


C. Received a suspended sentence, been placed on probation or parole, or been in an alternative sentencing or rehabilitation program, such as diversion, deferred prosecution, deferred or withheld adjudication, or expungement of a criminal charge? Yes No

D. Been the subject of any investigation at any time even if closed or unsubstantiated, by any child welfare agency, court, or other official authority in any state or foreign country concerning the abuse or neglect of any child? Yes No


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Part 4. Information About Prior Filings or Adoptions


If you need extra space to complete Item Numbers 1. - 6., use the space provided in Part 13. Additional Information.


1. Have you ever previously filed Form I-600; Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition; Form I-800A, Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child From a Convention Country; Form I-800, Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative; or Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative for an adopted child? Yes/No


If you answered “Yes,” provide the following information for EACH petition and/or application:

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2. Have you previously completed a domestic adoption of a child within the U.S.? Yes No


If you answered “Yes,” provide the following information for each completed domestic adoption.


State And County Where Adoption Was Finalized


Date Adoption Was Finalized (mm/dd/yyyy)


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3. Have you ever previously attempted to adopt a child internationally or domestically, but the adoption was disrupted before it was finalized? An adoption is disrupted if you (or a custodian escorting the child on your behalf) are granted legal custody or guardianship of the child, but the adoptive placement is interrupted before the adoption was finalized. Yes No


If you answered “Yes,” provide a detailed description of the disruption.

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4. Have you ever previously completed an adoption, either in the United States or abroad, that was later dissolved? An adoption is dissolved if your parental rights over the adopted child are terminated at any time after the adoption was finalized. Yes No


If you answered “Yes,” please provide a detailed description of the dissolution.

[Fillable field]



5. Have you ever previously placed a child in the care of another person with the intent to transfer permanent custody of the child? Yes No


If you answered “Yes,” please provide a detailed description of the placement.

[Fillable field]



6. Have you ever received a child with the intent to gain permanent custody but without involving child welfare or other state/local authorities or following a state/local process? Yes No


If you answered “Yes,” please provide a detailed description of the custody transfer.

[Fillable field]




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Part 2. Information About the Orphan Beneficiary


1. Name at Birth

Family Name (Last Name)

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name (if applicable)


2. Current Name

Family Name (Last Name)

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name (if applicable)


3. Other Names the Orphan Has Used


Provide all other names the orphan has ever used, including aliases and nicknames. If you need extra space to complete this section, use the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information.


Family Name (Last Name)

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name (if applicable)


4. Gender Male/Female


5. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)


6. City/Town/Village of Birth




7. State or Province of Birth


8. Country of Birth


9. The beneficiary is an orphan because (Select only one box):


A. He or she has no parents due to the death or disappearance of, abandonment or desertion by, or separation or loss from both parents.


B. He or she has a sole or surviving parent who is incapable of providing proper care and who has in writing irrevocably released the child for emigration and adoption.



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10. If the orphan has a sole or surviving parent, answer the following:


A. What happened to the other birth or previous parent?

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B. Is the remaining parent capable of providing proper care for the orphan? Y/N


C. Has the remaining parent irrevocably released the orphan for emigration and adoption, in writing? Y/N


11. Did you adopt the orphan abroad? Yes/No


12. Did your spouse (if married) adopt the child abroad? Yes/No


13. If you answered "Yes" to Item Number 11. or Item Number 12., provide the following information:


A. Did you or your spouse (if married) personally see and observe the child before or during the adoption proceedings (this does not include the visa interview and issuance)? Yes/No



B. Date of Adoption (mm/dd/yyyy)


C. Place of Adoption


14. If you answered "No" to either Item Number 11., Item Number 12., or Item A. in Item Number 13., provide the following information:



NOTE: If you need extra space to complete Items A. - D., use the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information.


A. Do you and your spouse (if married) intend to adopt the orphan in the United States? Y/N


B. Provide a written description of all the pre-adoption requirements of the state of the orphan’s proposed residence and cite any relevant state statutes and regulations. If the state of the orphan’s proposed residence does not have any pre-adoption requirements, indicate “not applicable.”

[Fillable field]


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C. Have any pre-adoption requirements of the orphan's proposed state of residence already been met? Yes/No


If you answered “Yes,” provide which requirements have been met.

[Fillable field]


D. Will any pre-adoption requirements be met at a later time? Yes/No




If you answered “Yes,” describe the steps you will take to comply with these requirements.

[Fillable field]


If you answered “No,” provide each pre-adoption requirement that will not be met and explain why.

[Fillable field]


15. To your knowledge:

A. Does the orphan have any special need, disability, and/or impairment? Yes/No


B. If you answered "Yes," name or describe the special need, disability, and/or impairment.

[Fillable field]


16. The orphan’s legal custodian is (select only one box):

[] An individual or entity other than the orphan’s birth parents. Name of the individual or entity: [Fillable field]

[] Both of the orphan’s living birth parents.

[] One of the orphan’s living birth parents. The living birth parent is the (select only one box): Mother/Father


17. Information About the Attorney Abroad Representing You and/or Your Spouse (if married) in this Case (if any)


Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name (if applicable)


Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr.
Number
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Province
Postal Code
Country


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18. Address Where the Orphan Will Reside After the Adoption (or after you obtain legal custody)


Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr.
Number
City or Town
State
ZIP Code

Province

Postal Code

Country




19. Current Address of the Orphan

In Care Of Name
Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr.
Number
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Province
Postal Code
Country


20. If the orphan resides in an institution, provide the full name of the institution.

21. If the orphan does not reside in an institution, provide the full name of the person with whom the orphan is residing or the name of the orphan's caretaker.


Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name (if applicable)

22. Provide any additional information necessary to locate the orphan, such as the name of a district, section, zone, or locality in which the orphan resides:

[Fillable field]


23. After you obtain an adoption or legal custody of the orphan, do you intend to:


A. Seek an immigrant visa because the child will reside with you in the United States? Y/N


B. Seek a non-immigrant visa for the child to travel to the United States temporarily for the purpose of naturalization, because you will continue to reside abroad with the child immediately following the adoption? Y/N


24.
Where do you wish to file your visa application (if applicable)?


The U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate located at:

[Fillable field]


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Part 5. Information About The Orphan Beneficiary


1. Name at Birth
Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name

2. Current Name
Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name


3. Other Names the Child Has Used


Provide all other names the child has ever used, including aliases and nicknames. If you need extra space to complete this section, use the space provided in Part 13. Additional Information.


Family Name (Last Name)

Given Name (First Name)

Middle Name


[No change]






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9. The child beneficiary is an orphan because (Select only one box):


[No change]












10. If the child has a sole or surviving parent, answer the following:

A. What happened to the other birth or previous parent?

[Fillable field]

B. Is the remaining parent capable of providing proper care for the child? Yes/No

C. Has the remaining parent irrevocably released the child for emigration and adoption, in writing? Yes/No


11. Did you adopt the child abroad? Yes/No


12. Did your spouse (if married) adopt the child abroad? Yes/No


13. If you answered “Yes” to Item Number 11. or Item Number 12., provide the following information:


A. Did you or your spouse (if married) personally see and observe the child before or during the adoption proceedings? (This does not include the visa interview and issuance.) Yes/No


B. Date of Adoption (mm/dd/yyyy)

C. Place of Adoption


14. If you answered "No" to either Item Number 11., Item Number 12., or Item A. in Item Number 13., provide the following information:


NOTE: If you need extra space to complete Items A. - D., use the space provided in Part 13. Additional Information.


A. Do you and your spouse (if married) intend to adopt the child in the United States? Yes/No

B. Provide a written description of all the pre-adoption requirements of the state of the child’s proposed residence and cite any relevant state statutes and regulations. If the state of the child’s proposed residence does not have any pre-adoption requirements, indicate “not applicable.”

[Fillable field]




C. Have any pre-adoption requirements of the child's proposed state of residence already been met? Yes/No


If you answered “Yes,” provide which requirements have been met.

[Fillable field]


D. Will any pre-adoption requirements be met at a later time? Yes/No


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If you answered “Yes,” describe the steps you will take to comply with these requirements.

[Fillable field]


If you answered “No,” provide each pre-adoption requirement that will not be met and explain why.

[Fillable field]


15. To your knowledge:

A. Does the child have any special need, disability, and/or impairment? Yes/No


B. If you answered "Yes," name or describe the special need, disability, and/or impairment.

[Fillable field]


16. The child’s legal custodian is (select only one box):

[] An individual or entity other than the child’s birth parents. Name of the individual or entity: [Fillable field]

[] Both of the child’s living birth parents.

[] One of the child’s living birth parents. The living birth parent is the (select one): Mother/Father


17. Information About the Attorney Abroad Representing You and/or Your Spouse (if married) in this Case


Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name


Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr.
Number
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Province
Postal Code
Country


[Page 9]


18. Address Where the Child Will Reside After the Adoption (or after you obtain legal custody)


Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr.

Number
City or Town
State
ZIP Code

Province

Postal Code

Country


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19. Current Address of the Child

In Care Of Name
Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr.

Number
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Province
Postal Code
Country


20. If the child resides in an institution, provide the full name of the institution.

21. If the child does not reside in an institution, provide the full name of the person with whom the child is residing or the name of the child's caretaker.


Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)
Middle Name

22. Provide any additional information necessary to locate the child, such as the name of a district, section, zone, or locality in which the child resides:

[Fillable field]


23. After you obtain an adoption or legal custody of the child, do you intend to:


[No change]









24. Where do you wish to file your visa application?


The U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate located at:

[Fillable field]


Page 10, Part 3. Information About Your Home Study and Primary Adoption Service Provider

[Page 10]


Part 3. Information About Your Home Study and Primary Adoption Service Provider



1. Your home study:


A. Was previously submitted with your approved Form I-600A application (please attach a copy of your Form I-600A approval notice).

B. Was previously submitted with your pending Form I-600A application (please attach a copy of your Form I-600A fee receipt notice).



C. IS attached to this Form I-600.








D. IS NOT attached to this Form I-600 because of state requirements necessitating review and documentation. The appropriate state authority has indicated that it will submit the home study directly to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). (Do not submit your Form I-600 to USCIS until the state authority is ready to send your home study to USCIS.)



Information About Your Primary Adoption Service Provider


NOTE: A primary adoption service provider is the accredited agency or approved person who is responsible under 22 CFR 96 for ensuring all six adoption services defined in 22 CFR 96.2 are provided according to the law, for supervising and being responsible for supervised providers when used (see 22 CFR 96.14), and for developing and implementing a service plan in accordance with 22 CFR 96.44.


2. Name of Primary Adoption Service Provider

3. Point of Contact Within the Organization
Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)

4. Primary Adoption Service Provider's Mailing Address
Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr.
Number
City or Town
State
ZIP Code


5. Primary Adoption Service Provider's Daytime Telephone Number

6. Primary Adoption Service Provider's Fax Number (if any)

7. Primary Adoption Service Provider's Email Address (if any)

8. The primary adoption service provider named above is one of the following:

A. An accredited agency in the United States. Yes/No

B. An approved person in the United States. Yes/No


[Page 10]


Part 6. Information About Your Home Study and Primary Adoption Service Provider


1. Your home study:


A. Was previously submitted with your approved and valid Form I-600A application (please attach a copy of your Form I-600A approval notice).

B. Was previously submitted with your pending Form I-600A application (please attach a copy of your Form I-600A fee receipt notice).


C. Was previously submitted with a Form I-600A/I-600, Supplement 3 (please attach a copy of your Form I-600A/I-600, Supplement 3 fee receipt notice).


D. IS attached to this Form I-600.


E. IS NOT attached to this Form I-600 because of state requirements necessitating review and documentation. The appropriate state authority has indicated that it will submit the home study directly to USCIS. (Do not submit your Form I-600 to USCIS until the state authority is ready to send your home study to USCIS.)

[Page 11]


Information About Your Primary Adoption Service Provider


A primary adoption service provider is the accredited agency or approved person who is responsible under 22 CFR 96 for ensuring all six adoption services defined in 22 CFR 96.2 are provided according to the law, for supervising and being responsible for supervised providers when used (see 22 CFR 96.14), and for developing and implementing a service plan in accordance with 22 CFR 96.44.


2. Name of Primary Adoption Service Provider

3. Point of Contact Within the Organization
Family Name (Last Name)
Given Name (First Name)

4. Primary Adoption Service Provider's Mailing Address
Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr.
Number
City or Town
State
ZIP Code


5. Primary Adoption Service Provider's Daytime Telephone Number

6. Primary Adoption Service Provider's Fax Number

7. Primary Adoption Service Provider's Email Address

8. The primary adoption service provider named above is one of the following:

A. An accredited agency in the United States. Yes/No

B. An approved person in the United States. Yes/No


Page 11, Part 4. Information About Fees, Expenses, and Other Compensation

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Part 4. Information About Fees, Expenses, and Other Compensation


If you need extra space to complete the tables in Item Numbers 1. or 2., use the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information.


1. Information on payments already made. In the following table, provide all payments, including in-kind contributions that you and your spouse (if married) have made in relation to the adoption of the child identified in this Form I-600. The information you provide in this table must include all fees, expenses, in-kind contributions, and other compensation that you and your spouse (if married) or anyone on behalf of you and your spouse, have directly or indirectly made, to any individual, agency, entity, governmental authority, or other payee or recipient. The information below should include all payments made as of the date of your signing this Form I-600.


[Table 4 entries]

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Payee

Relationship to Child (if any)

Purpose of Payment

Amount of Payment (or description and value of in kind consideration)


2. Information on anticipated future payments. In the following table, provide all fees, expenses, in-kind contributions, and other compensation that you and your spouse (if married) or anyone on behalf of you and your spouse, reasonably expect to pay or make, either directly or indirectly, to any individual, agency, entity, governmental authority, or other payee or recipient.


[Table 4 entries]

Anticipated Date of Payment (mm/dd/yyyy)

Payee

Relationship to Child (if any)

Purpose of Payment

Amount of Payment (or description and value of in kind consideration)


[Page 12]


3. Have you or your spouse (if married) or anyone on behalf of you and your spouse, given or arranged to give money or other consideration either directly or indirectly to the orphan’s parent(s), agent(s), other individual(s), or entity to induce or encourage the release of the orphan? Yes/No


If you answered “Yes,” provide a detailed description to explain. [Fillable Field]


[Page 12]


Part 7. Information About Fees, Expenses, and Other Compensation


If you need extra space to complete the tables in Item Numbers 1. or 2., use the space provided in Part 13. Additional Information.


1. Information on payments already made. In the following table, provide all payments, including in-kind contributions that you and your spouse (if married) have made in relation to the adoption of the child identified in this Form I-600. The information you provide in this table must include all fees, expenses, in-kind contributions, and other compensation that you and your spouse (if married) or anyone on behalf of you or your spouse (if married) have directly or indirectly made to any individual, agency, entity, governmental authority, or other payee or recipient. The information below should include all payments made as of the date of your signing this Form I-600.

[Table 4 entries]

Date of Payment (mm/dd/yyyy)

Payee

Relationship to Child

Purpose of Payment

Amount of Payment (or description and value of in-kind consideration)


2. Information on anticipated future payments. In the following table, provide all fees, expenses, in-kind contributions, and other compensation that you and your spouse (if married) or anyone on behalf of you or your spouse (if married) reasonably expect to pay or make, either directly or indirectly, to any individual, agency, entity, governmental authority, or other payee or recipient.

[Table 4 entries]

Anticipated Date of Payment (mm/dd/yyyy)

Payee

Relationship to Child

Purpose of Payment

Amount of Payment (or description and value of in kind consideration)


[Page 13]


3. Have you or your spouse (if married) or anyone on behalf of you or your spouse (if married) given or arranged to give money or other consideration either directly or indirectly to the child’s parent(s), agent(s), other individual(s), or entity to induce or encourage the release of the child? Yes/No


If you answered “Yes,” provide a detailed description to explain. [Fillable Field]


Page 12, Part 5. Accommodations for Individuals With Disabilities and/or Impairments

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Part 5. Accommodations for Individuals With Disabilities and/or Impairments


NOTE: Read the information in the Form I-600 Instructions before completing this section.


1. Are you requesting an accommodation because of your disabilities and/or impairments? Yes/No


2. If you answered “Yes,” select all applicable boxes below to indicate who has the disabilities and/or impairments.

Petitioner

Spouse

Other Adult Household Member


3. If you answered “Yes” to Item Number 1., select all applicable boxes in Items A. - C. and provide an answer for each person with disabilities and/or impairments.


A. Deaf or hard of hearing and request the following accommodation. (If requesting a sign-language interpreter, indicate for which language (for example, American Sign Language).):

[Fillable field]


B. Blind or have low vision and request the following accommodation:

[Fillable field]


C. Another type of disability and/or impairment. (Describe the nature of the disability and/or impairment and the requested accommodation.):

[Fillable field]


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Part 8. Accommodations for Individuals With Disabilities and/or Impairments


[No change]







2. If you answered “Yes,” select all applicable boxes below to indicate who has the disabilities and/or impairments.

Petitioner

Spouse

Adult Member of the Household




Page 12, Part 6. Petitioner’s Statement, Certification, Duty of Disclosure, and Signature

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Part 6. Petitioner’s Statement, Certification, Duty of Disclosure, and Signature


NOTE: Read the Penalties section of the Form I-600 Instructions before completing this section.


Petitioner’s Statement



1. Petitioner’s Statement Regarding the Interpreter (Select the box for either Item A. or B.)


A. I can read and understand English, and I have read and understand every question and instruction on this petition and my answer to every question.


B. The interpreter named in Part 8. read to me every question and instruction on this petition and my answer to every question in [Fillable field], a language in which I am fluent, and I understood everything.


2. Petitioner’s Statement Regarding the Preparer (if applicable)


At my request, the preparer named in Part 9., [Fillable field], prepared this petition for me based only upon information I provided or authorized.


[Page 13]


Petitioner’s Certification


Copies of any documents I have submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered, original documents, and I understand that USCIS may require that I submit original documents to USCIS at a later date. Furthermore, I authorize the release of any information from any and all of my records that USCIS may need to determine my suitability and eligibility as an adoptive parent and whether the child I am petitioning for is eligible to be classified as my immediate relative.


I furthermore authorize release of information contained in this petition, in supporting documents, and in my USCIS records, to other entities and persons where necessary for the administration and enforcement of U.S. immigration law.


I understand that USCIS will require me to appear for an appointment to take my biometrics (for example, fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature) and, at that time, I will be required to sign an oath reaffirming that:


1) I reviewed and provided or authorized all of the information in my petition;


2) I understood all of the information contained in, and submitted with, my petition; and


3) All of this information was complete, true, and correct at the time of filing.


I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I provided or authorized all of the information in my petition, I understand all of the information contained in and submitted with my petition, and that all of this information is complete, true, and correct.


Petitioner’s Duty of Disclosure


I understand the ongoing duty to disclose information concerning my suitability and eligibility as an adoptive parent, as described in the Form I-600 and/or Form I-600A Instructions, and I agree to notify my home study preparer and USCIS of any new information that I am required to disclose.


Petitioner’s Signature


3. Petitioner’s Signature
Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)


NOTE TO ALL PETITIONERS: If you do not completely fill out this petition or fail to submit required documents listed in the Instructions, USCIS may deny your petition.


[Page 13]


Part 9. Petitioner’s Statement, Certification, Duty of Disclosure, and Signature


[No change]






1. Petitioner’s Statement Regarding the Interpreter (select the box for either Item A. or B.)


A. I can read and understand English, and I have read and understand every question and instruction on this petition and my answer to every question.


B. The interpreter named in Part 11. read to me every question and instruction on this petition and my answer to every question in [Fillable field], a language in which I am fluent, and I understood everything.


2. Petitioner’s Statement Regarding the Preparer (if applicable)


At my request, the preparer named in Part 12. prepared this petition for me based only upon information I provided or authorized.



[Page 14]


Petitioner’s Certification


Copies of any documents I have submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered, original documents, and I understand that USCIS may require that I submit original documents to USCIS at a later date. Furthermore, I authorize the release of any information from any and all of my records that USCIS may need to determine my suitability and eligibility to adopt and whether the child I am petitioning for is an orphan and eligible to be classified as my immediate relative.


[No change]






















I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States, that I provided or authorized all of the information in my petition, I understand all of the information contained in and submitted with my petition, and that all of this information is complete, true, and correct.


Petitioner’s Duty of Disclosure


I understand the ongoing duty to disclose information concerning my suitability and eligibility to adopt, as described in the Form I-600 and/or Form I-600A Instructions, and I agree to notify my home study preparer and USCIS of any new information that I am required to disclose.


[No change]

Page 13, Part 7. Your Spouse’s Statement, Certification, Duty of Disclosure, and Signature

[Page 13]


Part 7. Your Spouse’s Statement, Certification, Duty of Disclosure, and Signature


NOTE: Read the Penalties section of the Form I-600 Instructions before completing this section.


Your Spouse’s Statement


1. Spouse’s Statement Regarding the Interpreter (Select the box for either Item A. or B.)


A. I can read and understand English, and have read and understand every question and instruction on this petition and my answer to every question.


B. The interpreter named in Part 8. read to me every question and instruction on this petition and my answer to every question in [Fillable field], a language in which I am fluent, and I understood everything.


2. Spouse’s Statement Regarding the Preparer (if applicable)


At my request, the preparer named in Part 9., [Fillable field], prepared this petition for me based only upon information I provided or authorized.


[Page 14]


Your Spouse’s Certification


Copies of any documents I have submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered, original documents, and I understand that USCIS may require that I submit original documents to USCIS at a later date. Furthermore, I authorize the release of any information from any and all of my records that USCIS may need to determine my suitability and eligibility as an adoptive parent and whether the child my spouse is petitioning for is eligible to be classified as our immediate relative.


I furthermore authorize release of information contained in this petition, in supporting documents, and in my USCIS records, to other entities and persons where necessary for the administration and enforcement of U.S. immigration law.


I understand that USCIS will require me to appear for an appointment to take my biometrics (for example, fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature) and, at that time, I will be required to sign an oath reaffirming that:


1) I reviewed and provided or authorized all of the information in my petition;


2) I understood all of the information contained in, and submitted with, my petition; and


3) All of this information was complete, true, and correct at the time of filing.


I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I provided or authorized all of the information in my petition, I understand all of the information contained in and submitted with my petition, and that all of this information is complete, true, and correct.


Your Spouse’s Duty of Disclosure


I understand the ongoing duty to disclose information concerning my suitability and eligibility as an adoptive parent, as described in the Form I-600 and/or Form I-600A Instructions, and I agree to notify the home study preparer and USCIS of any new information that I am required to disclose.


Your Spouse’s Signature


3. Your Spouse’s Signature
Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

[Page 14]


Part 10. Your Spouse’s Statement, Certification, Duty of Disclosure, and Signature


NOTE: Read the Penalties section of the Form I-600 Instructions before completing this section.


Your Spouse’s Statement


1. Spouse’s Statement Regarding the Interpreter (select the box for either Item A. or B.)


A. I can read and understand English, and have read and understand every question and instruction on this petition and my answer to every question.


B. The interpreter named in Part 11. read to me every question and instruction on this petition and my answer to every question in [Fillable field], a language in which I am fluent, and I understood everything.


2. Spouse’s Statement Regarding the Preparer (if applicable)


At my request, the preparer named in Part 12., prepared this petition for me based only upon information I provided or authorized.



[Page 15]


Your Spouse’s Certification


Copies of any documents I have submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered, original documents, and I understand that USCIS may require that I submit original documents to USCIS at a later date. Furthermore, I authorize the release of any information from any and all of my records that USCIS may need to determine my suitability and eligibility to adopt and whether the child my spouse is petitioning for is an orphan and eligible to be classified as our immediate relative.


[No change]






















I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States, that I provided or authorized all of the information in my petition, I understand all of the information contained in and submitted with my petition, and that all of this information is complete, true, and correct.


Your Spouse’s Duty of Disclosure


I understand the ongoing duty to disclose information concerning my suitability and eligibility to adopt, as described in the Form I-600 and/or Form I-600A Instructions, and I agree to notify the home study preparer and USCIS of any new information that I am required to disclose.


Your Spouse’s Signature


3. Your Spouse’s Signature
Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

Page 14, Part 8. Interpreter’s Contact Information, Certification, and Signature

[Page 14]


Part 8. Interpreter’s Contact Information, Certification, and Signature


If you and/or your spouse (if married) used an interpreter to read and complete this petition, provide the following information about the interpreter.


Interpreter’s Full Name

1. Interpreter's Family Name (Last Name)

Interpreter's Given Name (First Name)


2. Interpreter's Business or Organization Name (if any)


[Page 15]


Interpreter’s Mailing Address

3. Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr.
Number

City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Province
Postal Code
Country




Interpreter’s Contact Information

4. Interpreter's Daytime Telephone Number

5. Interpreter’s Mobile Telephone Number (if any)
6. Interpreter’s Email Address (if any)


Interpreter’s Certification


I certify, under penalty of perjury, that:


I am fluent in English and [Fillable field], which is the same language specified in Parts 6. and 7., Item B in Item Number 1., and I have read to this petitioner and/or the petitioner’s spouse in the identified language every question and instruction on this petition and their answer to every question. The petitioner and/or the petitioner’s spouse informed me that he or she understands every instruction, question, and answer on the petition, including the Petitioner’s Certification and the Your Spouse’s Certification, and has verified the accuracy of every answer.



Interpreter’s Signature

7. Interpreter's Signature

Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

[Page 15]


Part 11. Interpreter’s Contact Information, Certification, and Signature


[No change]




























[Page 16]









Interpreter’s Certification


I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States, that:

I am fluent in English and [Fillable field], which is the same language specified in Parts 9. and 10., Item B. in Item Number 1., and I have read to this petitioner and/or the petitioner’s spouse in the identified language every question and instruction on this petition and his or her answer to every question. The petitioner and/or the petitioner’s spouse informed me that he or she understands every instruction, question, and answer on the petition, including the Petitioner’s Certification and the Your Spouse’s Certification, and has verified the accuracy of every answer.


Interpreter’s Signature

7. Interpreter's Signature

Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

Page 15, Part 9. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Petition, If Other Than the Petitioner and Spouse

[Page 15]


Part 9. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Petition, If Other Than the Petitioner and Spouse


If you and/or your spouse (if married) used a preparer to complete this petition, provide the following information about the preparer.


Preparer’s Full Name

1. Preparer’s Family Name (Last Name)
Preparer’s Given Name (First Name)


2. Preparer’s Business or Organization Name (if any)


[Page 16]


Preparer’s Mailing Address


3. Street Number and Name
Apt. Ste. Flr.
Number

City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Province
Postal Code
Country




Preparer’s Contact Information


4. Preparer’s Daytime Telephone Number
5. Preparer’s Mobile Telephone Number (if any)
6. Preparer’s Email Address (if any)


Preparer’s Statement

7. A. I am not an attorney or accredited representative but have prepared this petition on behalf of the petitioner and/or the petitioner’s spouse (if married) with the petitioner’s and/or the petitioner’s spouse’s consent.


B. I am an attorney or accredited representative and my representation of the petitioner and/or the petitioner’s spouse (if married) in this case extends/does not extend beyond the preparation of this petition.


Preparer’s Certification

By my signature, I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I prepared this petition at the request of the petitioner and/or the petitioner’s spouse (if married). The petitioner and the petitioner’s spouse (if married) then reviewed this completed petition and informed me that he or she understands all of the information contained in, and submitted with, his or her petition, including the Petitioner’s Certification and the Your Spouse’s Certification, and that all of this information is complete, true, and correct. I completed this petition based only on information that the petitioner provided to me or authorized me to obtain or use.




Preparer’s Signature


8. Preparer's Signature
Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

[Page 16]


Part 12. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Petition, If Other Than the Petitioner and Spouse


[No change]


























[Page 17]








Preparer’s Statement

7. A. I am not an attorney or accredited representative but have prepared this petition on behalf of the petitioner and/or the petitioner’s spouse with the petitioner’s and/or the petitioner’s spouse’s consent.


B. I am an attorney or accredited representative and my representation of the petitioner and/or the petitioner’s spouse in this case extends/does not extend beyond the preparation of this petition.


Preparer’s Certification

By my signature, I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States, that I prepared this petition at the request of the petitioner and/or the petitioner’s spouse. The petitioner and/or the petitioner’s spouse then reviewed this completed petition and informed me that he or she understands all of the information contained in, and submitted with, his or her petition, including the Petitioner’s Certification and the Your Spouse’s Certification, and that all of this information is complete, true, and correct. I completed this petition based only upon information that the petitioner and/or the petitioner’s spouse provided to me or authorized me to obtain or use.


Preparer’s Signature


8. Preparer's Signature
Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

Page 17, Part 10. Additional Information

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Part 10. Additional Information


If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this petition, use the space below. If you need more space than what is provided, you may make copies of this page to complete and file with this petition or attach a separate sheet of paper. If you attach a separate sheet of paper, type or print your full name and A-Number (if any) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet.


1. Family Name (Last Name) [Auto-populated field]

Given Name (First Name) [Auto-populated field]

Middle Name [Auto-populated field]



2. A-Number (if any) [Auto-populated field]


3. A. Page Number

B. Part Number

C. Item Number

D. [Fillable field]


4. A. Page Number

B. Part Number

C. Item Number

D. [Fillable field]


5. A. Page Number

B. Part Number

C. Item Number

D. [Fillable field]


6. A. Page Number

B. Part Number

C. Item Number

D. [Fillable field]


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Part 13. Additional Information


If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this petition, use the space below. If you need more space than what is provided, you may make copies of this page to complete and file with this petition or attach a separate sheet of paper. If you attach a separate sheet of paper, type or print your full name and A-Number at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet.


1. Family Name (Last Name) [Auto-populated field]

Given Name (First Name) [Auto-populated field]

Middle Name [Auto-populated field]


2. A-Number [Auto-populated field]

[No change]


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