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I600A and Fingerprint renewal

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Got this from our Agency about renewing our I600A and Fingerprints:

I-171H is good for 18 months and your fingerprints are good for 15 months.  You do not need to get these forms authenticated, since they are not needed for the Chinese government.  They are needed for our government.

The USCIS posted updated fee information to their website the other day. The link to the PDF document is below.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/FinalUSCISFeeSchedule052907.pdf

In this document the updated fees for filing the I600A and biometrics are noted and will go into effect July 30, 2007. USCIS is also providing a provision for one free renewal of the I600A if filed before the original I-171H expires.

The new information about the free extension for the I-600a is a tad bit confusing and we are trying to get clarification on it.  Our current understanding is that if a family’s I-171H has not expired prior to July 30, 2007; the family can apply after that date for a free extension.  You will still need to fill out the I-660a application and attach an updated homestudy, a note from their doctor, stating that you are still in good enough health to adopt a child and copies of any birth, marriage, or divorce decrees.  You will also need to submit a letter requesting the free extension.  You will need to wait until after July 30th in order to apply for the free extension.  If you allow your I-171H to expire, you will need to pay to renew it.