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Form I-800 filing fee

Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative · USCIS · Family

The filing fee for Form I-800 (Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative) is $920 as of June 2026. Petition to classify a child adopted from a Hague Adoption 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

ItemAmount (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-800 is for

Petition to classify a child adopted from a Hague Adoption Convention country as an immediate relative.

Who files Form I-800

U.S. citizens adopting internationally through the Hague Convention process.

Processing time

Varies; the Hague process also requires Form I-800A suitability approval and consular steps.

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-800?

The USCIS filing fee for Form I-800 (Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative) is $920 when filed online, as of June 2026.

Is there a fee waiver for Form I-800?

Form I-800 is generally not eligible for a fee waiver. Check the official form instructions, because exemptions exist for some categories.

What is Form I-800 used for?

Petition to classify a child adopted from a Hague Adoption Convention country as an immediate relative.

Related forms (Family)

Source

Fee verified against the official USCIS Form I-800 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