Form I-600 filing fee
Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative · USCIS · Family
The filing fee for Form I-600 (Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative) is $920 as of June 2026. Petition to classify a child adopted (or to be adopted) from a non-Hague Convention country as an immediate relative. The typical all-in cost when filing online is about $920.
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Fee breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Filing fee | $920 |
| Typical all-in (online filing + biometrics) | $920 |
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
What Form I-600 is for
Petition to classify a child adopted (or to be adopted) from a non-Hague Convention country as an immediate relative.
Who files Form I-600
U.S. citizens adopting a child internationally outside the Hague Convention process.
Processing time
Varies; intercountry adoption involves additional home-study, country and consular steps beyond this petition.
Processing times are general expectations only; USCIS publishes case-specific estimates on its processing times page, which vary by service center and category.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the filing fee for Form I-600?
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-600 (Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative) is $920 when filed online, as of June 2026.
Is there a fee waiver for Form I-600?
Form I-600 is generally not eligible for a fee waiver. Check the official form instructions, because exemptions exist for some categories.
What is Form I-600 used for?
Petition to classify a child adopted (or to be adopted) from a non-Hague Convention country as an immediate relative.
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Source
Fee verified against the official USCIS Form I-600 page and the USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Cross-checked source: USCIS G-1055 fee schedule (2024 final fee rule). Figures current as of June 2026. This page is informational only and is not legal advice — confirm the fee on USCIS.gov before filing, and see our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-15