Form I-800: Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative
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What is Form I-800?
Form I-800 is used to petition to classify a child from a Hague Adoption Convention country as an immediate relative so the child can immigrate. USCIS provisionally approves it before the adoption or custody grant, and final approval follows before the child's visa is issued.
Who files it: U.S. citizens with an approved Form I-800A, for a specific child from a Convention country.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Valid approval of Form I-800A
- Evidence the child is eligible for Convention adoption
- Article 16 report and child's background information from the country's authority
- Evidence of the child's identity and age
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-800 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-800
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
How entries are written 13 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; places of birth; addresses; marriage and family details; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Answers that do not fit together 6 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; marriage and family details; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 3 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 10 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-800
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-800 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-800 questions
What is Form I-800 used for?
Form I-800 is used to petition to classify a child from a Hague Adoption Convention country as an immediate relative so the child can immigrate. USCIS provisionally approves it before the adoption or custody grant, and final approval follows before the child's visa is issued.
Who files Form I-800?
U.S. citizens with an approved Form I-800A, for a specific child from a Convention country.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-800?
FormVeritas runs 32 checks written for Form I-800, covering how entries are written, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-800?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-800. 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-800?
Averaged across the offices and categories USCIS lists, Form I-800 typically takes 3.5 to 7 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-800 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-800 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-800?
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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