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
| 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-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