Advanced Processing

Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition. The purpose of this application is to complete the part of the process relating to the prospective petitioner.

1. Proof of the prospective petitioner’s U.S. citizenship and, if the petitioner is married and residing in the United States, proof of the spouse’s U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status.
2. Fingerprints for each prospective adoptive parent and each adult member of the prospective adoptive parents’ household on Form FD-258. If the prospective adoptive parent(s) are in the United States, USCIS will schedule fingerprinting appointments after receiving the application. If the prospective adoptive parent(s) are abroad, fingerprints may be taken at a U.S. embassy, consulate, U.S. military installation or USCIS office. A complete definition of "adult member" can be found in Appendix B.
3. Proof of the marriage of the prospective petitioner and spouse, if married.
4. Proof of the legal termination of any prior marriages of the prospective petitioner and spouse or unmarried prospective petitioner, if applicable.
5. Proof of compliance with preadoption requirements, if any, of the state of the child’s proposed residence.
6. A favorably recommended home study that meets the requirements outlined in Section III, D of this publication. The home study must be submitted within one year of filing the advance processing application.
7. Required filing fee.