Under Petition Filing Basis, select the appropriate option.
Ink: type or print in black ink.
Home study: if the state authority will submit the home study directly to USCIS, do not submit your Form I-600 until the state authority is ready to send it.
Other names: provide all other names you have ever used, including aliases, maiden name, and nicknames.
Payments made: provide all payments, including in-kind contributions that you and your spouse (if married) have made in relation to the adoption.
Additional Information: if you need extra space to provide any additional information within this petition, use the space below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form I-600 |
| Form Length | 16 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 491 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 60+ min |
| Edition | 01/20/25 |
| Issuing agency | Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | I-600, I600, I 600, Form I-600, USCIS I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative |
| Official source | Form I-600 (Rev 01/20/25), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services |
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