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
Form I-600
Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative
Form I-604
Request for and Report on Overseas Orphan Investigation
DS-230
Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
Medical Examination Instructions
Affidavit Concerning Exemption from Immigrant Vaccination Requirements for a Foreign Adopted Child
CDC appointed clinics should have the new medical forms.
New Medical Forms 2009
Requirements for Adopted Children Immigrant Visa Application Photos
Welcome letter to Adoptive families
Map of U.S. Consular Section Location and Surrounding Area
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
Visa Services
Adoption
Adopting a Child from P.R.C.
Initial Adoption Requirements
China Adoption Requirements
Hague Adoption Convention
Immigrant Visa Stage
Forms and Sheets
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions- Overseas Residents
Useful Links
