Adoption Process

CA Live Scan Fingerprint Locations
Families are normally requested to have Live Scan fingerprints taken for by the Home Study agency.   Live Scan fingerprints are different from the fingerprints requested by USCIS for the I600A, I600, I800a or I800 form(s).  Results for the Live Scan clearances are sent directly to the Home Study agency.

CA USCIS Field Office Locator
Families will locate the correct USCIS office for submission of the I600a, I600, I800a or I800 forms.   Smaller field offices do NOT accept all forms.   Some locations accept submissions in person.   Please look for the ‘Orphans Unit’ in the USCIS field location detailed information, to ensure that you are sending and/or taking your submissions to a field office that handles ‘orphan petitions’.

Readoption, Finalization & Post-Placement

Readoption/Adoption Finalization In California
Member-suggested “how to” guidelines on how to readopt or finalize the adoption of your child

CA Court Locations
For submission of readoption or adoption finalization applications

Adopt-050
How To Adopt A Child In California (document)

Packet #L1140
Packet of forms required for submission to the courts for finalization or readoption

Social Security Card

Documents Needed For Social Security Card

N600 Form
Application for Certificate of Citizenship

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