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Any Form I-800 that is not signed or accompanied by the

You can get USCIS forms and immigration-related

correct fee, if applicable, will be rejected with a notice that

information on the USCIS website at You

Form I-800 is deficient. You may correct the deficiency and

may order USCIS forms by calling our toll-free number at

resubmit Form I-800. An application or petition is not

1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information

considered properly filed until accepted by USCIS.

by telephoning our National Customer Service Center at

1-800-375-5283.

Initial processing.

Once Form I-800 has been accepted, it

As an alternative to waiting in line for assistance at your local

will be checked for completeness, including submission of the

USCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment through

required initial evidence. If you do not completely fill out the

our Internet-based system, InfoPass. To access the system,

form, or file it without required initial evidence, you will not

visit our website. Use the InfoPass appointment scheduler

establish a basis for eligibility and we may deny your Form

and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment.

I-800.

InfoPass generates an electronic appointment notice that

Requests for more information or interview.

appears on the screen.

We may

request more information or evidence, or we may request that

you appear at a USCIS office for an interview. We may also

Penalties

request that you submit the originals of any copy. We will

return these originals when they are no longer required.

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material

At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS

fact or submit a false document with your Form I-800, we will

office, USCIS may require that you provide biometric

deny your Form I-800 and may deny any other immigration

information (e.g., photograph, fingerprints) to verify your

benefit.

identity and update your background information.

In addition, you will face severe penalties provided by law and

Decision.

Upon receipt of your petition, the USCIS

may be subject to criminal prosecution.

adjudicating officer will consider whether the child qualifies

as a Convention adoptee. If so, the petition will be

provisionally approved. You will be informed in writing of

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the decision on your Form I-800.

If your Form I-800 has been provisionally approved by

AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this benefit

USCIS, and your child will apply for a visa, USCIS will notify

request, and the associated evidence, is collected under the

the U.S. Department of State of the provisional approval.

Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101, et seq.

After Form I-800 has been provisionally approved, a visa

application must be submitted on behalf of the child to the

PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested

U.S. Department of State visa issuing post, in accordance with

information on this benefit request is to determine if you have

U.S. Department of State requirements.

established eligibility for the immigration benefit for which

you are filing. The information you provide will be used to

If your Form I-800 has been provisionally approved by

grant or deny the benefit sought.

USCIS, and the child is in the United States and eligible to

apply for adjustment of status, USCIS will notify you of the

DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary.

steps you need to take to complete the adoption or custody

However, failure to provide the requested information, and

proceeding and obtain final approval of your Form I-800 and

any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in

of the child's adjustment application.

denial of your benefit request.

If USCIS denies your Form I-800, either at the provisional

approval stage or the final approval stage, USCIS will notify

you in writing of the reasons for the denial and of your right to

appeal the denial.

Form I-800 Instructions 03/10/17 N Page 8

Instructions For Form I-800 - Petition To Classify Convention Adoptee As An Immediate Relative - Department Of Homeland Security Page 8

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