Petition To Classify Orphan As an Immediate Relative
Purpose of Form:
To classify an alien orphan who either is, or will be, adopted by a U.S. citizen as an immediate relative of the U.S. citizen to allow the child to enter the U.S. The petition is filed by the U.S. citizen who is adopting the child.
Number of Pages: 6
Edition Date:
10/26/05. Prior versions acceptable.
Where to File:
A petitioner residing in the U.S. should file with the Local Office with jurisdiction over the petitioner's place of residence. A petitioner residing outside the U.S. should consult the nearest American consulate or embassy.
Filing Fee: $545.00
Special Instructions:
Note on Filing Fee:
None, although a separate $70 fee for biometrics services may be required.
Note on Where to File:
A $70.00 fee for biometrics may be required.
If the fee was paid at the time of filing a Form I-600A, the fee is not required again to file the I-600.