Form I-600: Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative
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What is Form I-600?
Form I-600 is used by a U.S. citizen to petition to classify a child from a non-Hague Convention country as an orphan so the child can immigrate. After approval, the case goes to the Department of State for the child's immigrant visa.
Who files it: A married U.S. citizen, or an unmarried U.S. citizen at least 25 years old, adopting or planning to adopt an orphan.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Evidence the child meets the definition of an orphan
- Final adoption decree or evidence of legal custody for emigration and adoption
- Approved home study, if not already submitted with Form I-600A
- Proof of the petitioner's U.S. citizenship and marriage, if applicable
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-600 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-600
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 168 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: names; dates of birth; places of birth; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; marriage and family details; immigration status and history; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
How entries are written 133 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; dates of birth; places of birth; A-Numbers; USCIS online account numbers; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; marriage and family details; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
Dates 3 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: dates of birth.
Answers that do not fit together 54 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; marriage and family details; immigration status and history; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 44 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 31 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-600
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-600 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-600 questions
What is Form I-600 used for?
Form I-600 is used by a U.S. citizen to petition to classify a child from a non-Hague Convention country as an orphan so the child can immigrate. After approval, the case goes to the Department of State for the child's immigrant visa.
Who files Form I-600?
A married U.S. citizen, or an unmarried U.S. citizen at least 25 years old, adopting or planning to adopt an orphan.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-600?
FormVeritas runs 433 checks written for Form I-600, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-600?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-600. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
How long does USCIS take to process Form I-600?
Averaged across the offices and categories USCIS lists, Form I-600 typically takes 28 to 34 months (published October 19, 2026). Individual cases can take more or less time; check the USCIS processing times tool for your office.
Is the Form I-600 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-600 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-600?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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