Adoption

Forms and Consular Packet Information Sheets

Upon receiving the approved petition I-600A (also know as a visa 37) from the National Visa Center or Citizen and Immigration Services office, Adopted Children's Immigration Visa Unit sends a consular packet to prospective adoptive parents. Forms and some useful information sheets are in the packet.

Document Checklist for Visa Interview

Letter notifying parents Adopted Children's Immigration Visa Unit is aware of their approval
(this letter provides a child's official case number).
http://guangzhou.usconsulate.gov/acivu_letter.html

Form I-600
Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-600.pdf

Form I-604
Request for and Report on Overseas Orphan Investigation

Ds-230
Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/81807.pdf

American citizens
http://guangzhou.usconsulate.gov/adoptionmed.html

Affidavit Concerning Exemption from Immigrant Vaccination Requirements for a Foreign Adopted Child
http://guangzhou.usconsulate.gov/uploads/images/UAqRg2KKby8pJCvI9s9vfg/PKGA6.pdf

CDC appointed clinics should have all of these forms.

DS-2053
Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant

DS-3024
Chest X- Ray and Classification Worksheet

DS-3026
Medical History and Physical Examination Worksheet
http://guangzhou.usconsulate.gov/uploads/images/7ribfXTYqTSL8x4GpzC7Lg/DS3026.pdf

DS-3025
Vaccination Documentation Worksheet

Requirements for Adopted Children Immigrant Visa Application Photos
http://guangzhou.usconsulate.gov/adoptionphoto.html

Welcome letter to Adoptive families
http://guangzhou.usconsulate.gov/welcomeletter.html

Map of U.S. Consular Section Location and Surrounding Area
http://guangzhou.usconsulate.gov/tianyumap.html

Besides the consular packet, the following forms are also helpful in facilitating the adoption process.

Visa Appointment Request Form

If the child will receive an IR-4 visa (two parents are adopting a child and one parent is unable to come to China to register the child), the Consulate will require (1) your most recent federal tax return with supporting financial evidence (such as schedules and W-2 forms) and (2) the Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act form, Department of Homeland Security Form I-864 / I-864A

I-864

I-864A

I-864W

Additional Department of Homeland Security, Citizen and Immigration Services forms
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/