China Adoption Fees

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China Adoption Fees
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ASIA is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Our work is supported entirely by adoption service fees and charitable donations. To help remove the financial barrier between the many children in need and prospective adoptive families, ASIA makes every effort to minimize office costs while maintaining quality service. Provided below are the fees and other expenses which may be incurred during the adoption process. Please be reminded that fees may change without notice and that actual fees will be those specified in the Adoption Fee Schedule in effect at time of billing.

This document summarizes ASIA fees and estimated expenses in effect at the time this document was produced and provided. In the future, those fees and expenses may change. Clients will be charged the actual fees in effect at the time of billing; those amounts may vary from the amounts stated herein.

The fee schedules to the right are divided into five schedules DEPENDING ON WHERE THE APPLICANT LIVES, WHETHER THE APPLICANT IS A RETURNING ASIA CLIENT, AND/OR THE APPLICANT IS PURSUING A WAITING CHILD. Please be sure to refer to the fee schedule that applies to your specific circumstances.

FEES DEFINED

Fee	Definition
APPLICATION FEE	This fee pays for ASIA to review and screen your application, provide initial evaluation of your case and establish and maintain your family's file.
FULL HOME STUDY AND POST-ADOPTION REPORTS	If you live in Oregon or Washington, ASIA will provide home study and post-placement services to you as required by state and federal laws and by adoption authorities of the foreign sending country. The home study and post-adoption fee pays for ASIA to provide services such as pre and post adoption counseling, pre-adoption education, pre and post adoption home visits and supervision, and the writing of the home study and post-adoption reports. A home study conducted for Oregon residents by another Oregon-licensed agency may be accepted by ASIA. As a result, the home study fee may be reduced on a case by case basis.
AGENCY FEE #1, #2, and #3	These fees cover ASIA's general operations to coordinate international adoptions. It covers administrative and office expenses, communication costs, and other expenses incurred by coordinating adoption services between ASIA, the family, various U.S. agencies and service providers, and the foreign adoption authorities. It pays for pre-adoption and pre-travel classes as well as the cost for ASIA to assist you with the adoption documentation, review and evaluate your documents, prepare and compile the dossier, submit the dossier to the foreign sending country, monitor the review process overseas, work with the foreign adoption authorities toward the approval and referral of a child, provide information on the referred child and facilitate the entire process to legalize the adoption overseas. This fee also helps ASIA offer adoption and cultural resources as well as provide education and cultural projects.
TRANSLATION AND CCAA FEE	The China Center for Adoption Affairs charges ASIA a processing fee for each dossier submitted to them. In addition, they provide a service in China to translate the dossier documents into Chinese. ASIA passes these costs directly on to the client.
DOSSIER AUTHENTICATION (OPTIONAL)	The vital records in a dossier to be submitted to the foreign adoption authorities must be certified copies. Other dossier documents must be notarized. All dossier items must then be certified and authenticated by a chain of proper U.S. government offices and the foreign country's consulate or embassy in the U.S. ASIA will provide instructions for collection, certification and authentication of these documents. Families have the option of handling the certification and authentication themselves using the instructions from ASIA or having ASIA take care of it. The Dossier Authentication Service Fee will enable ASIA to handle the authentication process. For safety and speed, ASIA uses express carriers to ship and deliver the documents. A detailed statement of all the authentication costs will be provided to each family after the authentication is completed. If the total cost is under the deposit of $700, the difference will be refunded to the family. Otherwise, the family will be billed for the additional amount exceeding $700.
IN-COUNTRY TRAVEL FEE	Families book and pay for their own international flights directly with U.S. travel agents. International flights are from your U.S. departure city to the Chinese adoption city (or Beijing if you are participating in ASIA's pre-adoptive tour of Beijing). This may require a flight transfer in China in order to reach your adoptive city. (This transfer is part of the international travel planning that you are responsible to make). You will need to purchase a "lap ticket" for the return flight for your adopted child. ASIA coordinates travel arrangements within China, from the adoption city to Guangzhou. For those participating in the Beijing tour, coordination includes flights from Beijing to the adoption city and then from the adoption city to Guangzhou. ASIA collects the In-China Travel Fee upon finalization of the travel arrangements. This fee typically covers the travel expenses for one person traveling in China for a 12-to-14 day adoption process. It includes lodging (4 or 5 star western hotel whenever available) in the adoption province with breakfast and baby crib, group lunch or dinner in the adoption province, adopted child travel expenses, domestic airfare, group transportation, service of bilingual guides and ASIA escorts, ASIA coordination fees and sightseeing admissions. (The fee does not cover the White Swan Hotel and meal expenses during completion of immigration formalities at the U.S. Consulate. Fees do not cover personal incidental expenses and luggage overweight fines).

This fee schedule applies only to Oregon or Washington residents who are first time clients with ASIA AND want to pursue a non special needs child.

If your circumstances are different, please find the correct fee schedule which fits your circumstances. The different categories of fee schedules can be found to the right in the Article Index.

Lexie

Oregon or Washington Residents- First non special needs adoption from ASIA (effective January 4, 2010)
Fees Paid to ASIA
Type of Fee	Amount	When Due	Paid To
Application Fee	$300 (non-refundable)	With completed application	ASIA
Full ASIA Home Study	$1,800	With signed home study agreement, general adoption and fee agreement contracts	ASIA
Actual travel expenses (mileage, airfare, hotel, meals, etc.) incurred by Social Worker if traveling more than 20 miles from ASIA office.	Actual expenses	Following home study visit	ASIA
Agency Fee #1	$2,350	With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts	ASIA
Authentication (optional)	$1,200 ($700 costs, $500 labor)	At time of service	ASIA
Agency Fee #2	$2,350	Before filing Dossier with the CCAA	ASIA
Agency Fee #3	$2,350	Upon acceptance of referral	ASIA
Post-Adoption Reports	$850 ($300 refundable upon completion of two reports)	Upon acceptance of referral: covers first 2 visits/reports.	ASIA
TOTAL FEES PAID TO ASIA	Est. $11,200

Other Expenses in the U.S.
Translation and CCAA Fees	$1,050	Before filing dossier with CCAA	ASIA (ASIA to pay CCAA)
I-800A (Application of Advance Processing of Orphan Petition)	$670	When filing I-800A with CIS	CIS
Fingerprinting (each household member over the age of 18)	$80 per household member over 18	When filing I-800A with CIS	CIS
DS230 Packet	$550	After filing dossier	ASIA (ASIA to pay US Consulate)
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES IN THE US	Est. $2,430

Potential Fees Based on Time Frame
Amendment/Addendum (only required if changes occur such as additional persons in household or a move to a new home)	$150	Before amendment/addendum home study visit	ASIA
Home Study Update (if I-171H expires and original HS by ASIA)	$750	3-4 months prior to expiration of I-171H	ASIA
I-800A (if I-800A expires more than once)	$670 (one time renewal is free)	3-4 months prior to expiration of immigration approval	CIS
Fingerprinting (if I-800A expires	$80 per household member over 18	3-4 months prior to expiration of immigration approval	CIS
TOTAL POTENTIAL FEES BASED ON TIME FRAME	Amount Varies

Travel Fees
Type of Fee	Amount	When Due	Paid To
In-Country Travel/Accommodations (In-country flights, China hotels, China guides, adoption coordination, some meals)	$3,400 - $4,200 for 2 adults	At time of travel authorization and prior to departure. Please note: Travel expenses vary depending on time of year, airline, locale of adoption legalization in China, etc.	ASIA
Beijing Tour (Optional )	$1,600-$2,000 for 2 adults	At time of travel authorization and prior to departure	ASIA
Other In-Country Travel Expenses (meals not covered, tipping, transportation outside of tour, optional gift to orphanage, misc.)	$800-$1,000 for 2 adults	During adoption tour	Varies
TOTAL TRAVEL FEES	Est. $5,800-$7,200 for 2 adults	Price EXCLUDES International Airfare
Other Expenses and Fees Paid to Third Parties
Medical review expenses	Dependent on doctor	At time of service	Hospital/medical provider
Unanticipated medical expenses	Dependent on diagnosis	At time of service	Hospital/medical provider
N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child)	$420 (not necessary if both parents travel)	When filing N-600 with CIS (check with Social Worker as some exceptions apply)	CIS
Contribution to Chinese Orphanage	$5,300	At the time of the adoption in China. Please note: Some orphanages may charge additional fees for foster care, travel, and/or other expenses incurred by the orphanage.	Orphange Director
Miscellaneous Legal Fees in China: includes adoption registration, notarization, the adopted child's passport, immigration visa medical examination, photos and immigrant visa.	Est. $1,500-$1,700	At time of service in China during adoption trip. Please note: Legal fees vary due to individual situations and the locale of adoption legalization in China. ASIA will provide each family with a list of the miscellaneous legal fees to be incurred in China before travel.	Various Service Providers
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES AND FEES	Est. $6,800-$7,420

Total Cost for Oregon or Washington Resident-

First non special needs adoption with ASIA: $26,230-$28,250

PLEASE NOTE: The orphanage fee, the fee charged by CCAA in Beijing and the miscellaneous legal fees in China are established by current Chinese adoption policies and U.S. immigration regulations.

Miscellaneous Expenses

It is important to note that there are other miscellaneous expenses you should anticipate during the entire adoption process. These expenses include, but are not limited to: fees to obtain original or certified copies of various legal documents, medical examinations for adoption applicants, passports and Chinese entry visas for adoptive parents, unanticipated medical costs for the adopted child, travel expenses of the adopted child, insurance, re-finalization of the adoption in your home state, phone calls, postage, taxes, etc.

ASIA's Refund Policy:
All fees are billed for each portion of the adoption service provided by ASIA and are non-refundable.

ASIA's Policy Regarding Returned or Dishonored Checks:
ASIA charges $20 for each dishonored or returned check or payment made to ASIA by adopting parents.

(back to main "China Adoption Fees" menu)

This fee schedule applies only to Oregon or Washington residents who are returning clients with ASIA OR want to pursue a special needs child.

If your circumstances are different, please find the correct fee schedule which fits your circumstances. The different categories of fee schedules can be found to the right in the Article Index.

Jane

Oregon or Washington Residents- Returning Client or Special Needs Adoption (effective January 4, 2010)
Fees Paid to ASIA
Type of Fee	Amount	When Due	Paid To
Application Fee	$300 (non-refundable)	With completed application	ASIA
Full ASIA Home Study	$1,600	With signed home study agreement, general adoption and fee agreement contracts	ASIA
Actual travel expenses (mileage, airfare, hotel, meals, etc.) incurred by Social Worker if traveling more than 20 miles from ASIA office.	Actual expenses	Following home study visit	ASIA
Agency Fee #1	$2,350	With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts	ASIA
Authentication (optional)	$1,200 ($700 costs, $500 labor)	At time of service	ASIA
Agency Fee #2	$2,350	Before filing Dossier with the CCAA	ASIA
Agency Fee #3	$2,050	Upon acceptance of referral	ASIA
Post-Adoption Reports	$850 ($300 refundable upon completion of two reports)	Upon acceptance of referral: covers first 2 visits/reports.	ASIA
TOTAL FEES PAID TO ASIA	Est. $10,700

Other Expenses in the U.S.
Translation and CCAA Fees	$1,050 ($630 for Waiting Child)	Before filing dossier with CCAA	ASIA (ASIA to pay CCAA)
CCAA Online System Fee	$80 (for Waiting Child ONLY)	With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts	ASIA (ASIA to pay CCAA)
I-800A (Application of Advance Processing of Orphan Petition)	$670	When filing I-800A with CIS	CIS
Fingerprinting (each household member over the age of 18)	$80 per household member over 18	When filing I-800A with CIS	CIS
DS230 Packet	$550	After filing dossier	ASIA (ASIA to pay US Consulate)
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES IN THE US	Est. $2,430 ($2,090 for Waiting Child)

Potential Fees Based on Time Frame
Amendment/Addendum (only required if changes occur such as additional persons in household or a move to a new home)	$150	Before amendment/addendum home study visit	ASIA
Home Study Update (if I-171H expires and original HS by ASIA)	$750	3-4 months prior to expiration of I-171H	ASIA
I-800A (if I-800A expires more than once)	$670 (one time renewal is free)	3-4 months prior to expiration of immigration approval	CIS
Fingerprinting (if I-800A expires	$80 per household member over 18	3-4 months prior to expiration of immigration approval	CIS
TOTAL POTENTIAL FEES BASED ON TIME FRAME	Amount Varies

Travel Fees
Type of Fee	Amount	When Due	Paid To
In-Country Travel/Accommodations (In-country flights, China hotels, China guides, adoption coordination, some meals)	$3,400 - $4,200 for 2 adults	At time of travel authorization and prior to departure. Please note: Travel expenses vary depending on time of year, airline, locale of adoption legalization in China, etc.	ASIA
Beijing Tour (Optional )	$1,600-$2,000 for 2 adults	At time of travel authorization and prior to departure	ASIA
Other In-Country Travel Expenses (meals not covered, tipping, transportation outside of tour, optional gift to orphanage, misc.)	$800-$1,000 for 2 adults	During adoption tour	Varies
TOTAL TRAVEL FEES	Est. $5,800-$7,200 for 2 adults	Price EXCLUDES International Airfare
Other Expenses and Fees Paid to Third Parties
Medical review expenses	Dependent on doctor	At time of service	Hospital/medical provider
Unanticipated medical expenses	Dependent on diagnosis	At time of service	Hospital/medical provider
N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child)	$420 (not necessary if both parents travel)	When filing N-600 with CIS (check with Social Worker as some exceptions apply)	CIS
Contribution to Chinese Orphanage	$5,300	At the time of the adoption in China. Please note: Some orphanages may charge additional fees for foster care, travel, and/or other expenses incurred by the orphanage.	Orphange Director
Miscellaneous Legal Fees in China: includes adoption registration, notarization, the adopted child's passport, immigration visa medical examination, photos and immigrant visa.	Est. $1,500-$1,700	At time of service in China during adoption trip. Please note: Legal fees vary due to individual situations and the locale of adoption legalization in China. ASIA will provide each family with a list of the miscellaneous legal fees to be incurred in China before travel.	Various Service Providers
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES AND FEES	Est. $6,800-$7,420

Total Cost for Oregon or Washington Resident-

Returning Client: $25,730-$27,750

Waiting Child: $25,390-$27,410

PLEASE NOTE: The orphanage fee, the fee charged by CCAA in Beijing and the miscellaneous legal fees in China are established by current Chinese adoption policies and U.S. immigration regulations.

Miscellaneous Expenses

ASIA's Policy Regarding Returned or Dishonored Checks:
ASIA charges $20 for each dishonored or returned check or payment made to ASIA by adopting parents.

(back to main "China Adoption Fees" menu)

This fee schedule applies only to NON Oregon or Washington residents who are first time clients with ASIA AND want to pursue a non special needs child.

If your circumstances are different, please find the correct fee schedule which fits your circumstances. The different categories of fee schedules can be found to the right in the Article Index.

Nate

Non Oregon or Washington Residents- First non special needs adoption from ASIA (effective January 4, 2010)
Fees Paid to ASIA
Type of Fee	Amount	When Due	Paid To
Application Fee	$300(non-refundable)	With completed application	ASIA
Home Study Review Fee	$550	With signed home study agreement, general adoption and fee agreement contracts	ASIA
Agency Fee #1	$2,350	With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts	ASIA
Authentication (optional)	$1,200 ($700 costs, $500 labor)	At time of service	ASIA
Agency Fee #2	$2,350	Before filing Dossier with the CCAA	ASIA
Agency Fee #3	$2,350	Upon acceptance of referral	ASIA
Post-Adoption Reports	$650 ($300 refundable upon completion of two reports)	Upon acceptance of referral: covers first 2 visits/reports.	ASIA
TOTAL FEES PAID TO ASIA	Est. $9,750

Other Expenses in the U.S.
Translation and CCAA Fees	$1,050	Before filing dossier with CCAA	ASIA (ASIA to pay CCAA)
Full Home Study	Consult Cooperating Agency	Consult Cooperating Agency	Cooperating Agency
Actual travel expenses (mileage, airfare, hotel, meals, etc.) incurred by Social Worker if traveling more than 20 miles from ASIA office.	Consult Cooperating Agency	Consult Cooperating Agency	Cooperating Agency
I-800A (Application of Advance Processing of Orphan Petition)	$670	When filing I-800A with CIS	CIS
Fingerprinting (each household member over the age of 18)	$80 per household member over 18	When filing I-800A with CIS	CIS
Post-Adoption Reports	Consult Cooperating Agency	Consult Cooperating Agency	Cooperating Agency
DS230 Packet	$550	After filing dossier	ASIA (ASIA to pay US Consulate)
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES IN THE US	At least $2,430

Potential Fees Based on Time Frame
Amendment/Addendum (only required if changes occur such as additional persons in household or a move to a new home)	Consult Cooperating Agency	Before amendment/addendum home study visit	Cooperating Agency
Home Study Update (if I-171H expires and original HS by ASIA)	Consult Cooperating Agency	3-4 months prior to expiration of I-171H	Cooperating Agency
I-800A (if I-800A expires more than once)	$670 (one time renewal is free)	3-4 months prior to expiration of immigration approval	CIS
Fingerprinting (if I-800A expires	$80 per household member over 18	3-4 months prior to expiration of immigration approval	CIS
TOTAL POTENTIAL FEES BASED ON TIME FRAME	Amount Varies

Travel Fees
Type of Fee	Amount	When Due	Paid To
In-Country Travel/Accommodations (In-country flights, China hotels, China guides, adoption coordination, some meals)	$3,400 - $4,200 for 2 adults	At time of travel authorization and prior to departure. Please note: Travel expenses vary depending on time of year, airline, locale of adoption legalization in China, etc.	ASIA
Beijing Tour (Optional )	$1,600-$2,000 for 2 adults	At time of travel authorization and prior to departure	ASIA
Other In-Country Travel Expenses (meals not covered, tipping, transportation outside of tour, optional gift to orphanage, misc.)	$800-$1,000 for 2 adults	During adoption tour	Varies
TOTAL TRAVEL FEES	Est. $5,800-$7,200 for 2 adults	Price EXCLUDES International Airfare
Other Expenses and Fees Paid to Third Parties
Medical review expenses	Dependent on doctor	At time of service	Hospital/medical provider
Unanticipated medical expenses	Dependent on diagnosis	At time of service	Hospital/medical provider
N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child)	$420 (not necessary if both parents travel)	When filing N-600 with CIS (check with Social Worker as some exceptions apply)	CIS
Contribution to Chinese Orphanage	$5,300	At the time of the adoption in China. Please note: Some orphanages may charge additional fees for foster care, travel, and/or other expenses incurred by the orphanage.	Orphange Director
Miscellaneous Legal Fees in China: includes adoption registration, notarization, the adopted child's passport, immigration visa medical examination, photos and immigrant visa.	Est. $1,500-$1,700	At time of service in China during adoption trip. Please note: Legal fees vary due to individual situations and the locale of adoption legalization in China. ASIA will provide each family with a list of the miscellaneous legal fees to be incurred in China before travel.	Various Service Providers
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES AND FEES	Est. $6,800-$7,420

Total Cost for NON Oregon or Washington Resident- First non special needs adoption with ASIA: $24,780-$26,800 plus home study expenses

PLEASE NOTE: The orphanage fee, the fee charged by CCAA in Beijing and the miscellaneous legal fees in China are established by current Chinese adoption policies and U.S. immigration regulations.

Miscellaneous Expenses

ASIA's Policy Regarding Returned or Dishonored Checks:
ASIA charges $20 for each dishonored or returned check or payment made to ASIA by adopting parents.

(back to main "China Adoption Fees" menu)

This fee schedule applies only to NON Oregon or Washington residents who are returning clients with ASIA OR want to pursue a special needs child.

If your circumstances are different, please find the correct fee schedule which fits your circumstances. The different categories of fee schedules can be found to the right in the Article Index.

Addie

Non Oregon or Washington Residents- Returning Client or Special Needs Adoption (effective January 4, 2010)
Fees Paid to ASIA
Type of Fee	Amount	When Due	Paid To
Application Fee	$300(non-refundable)	With completed application	ASIA
Home Study Review Fee	$550	With signed home study agreement, general adoption and fee agreement contracts	ASIA
Agency Fee #1	$2,350	With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts	ASIA
Authentication (optional)	$1,200 ($700 costs, $500 labor)	At time of service	ASIA
Agency Fee #2	$2,350	Before filing Dossier with the CCAA	ASIA
Agency Fee #3	$1,850	Upon acceptance of referral	ASIA
Post-Adoption Reports	$650 ($300 refundable upon completion of two reports)	Upon acceptance of referral: covers first 2 visits/reports.	ASIA
TOTAL FEES PAID TO ASIA	Est. $9,250

Other Expenses in the U.S.
Translation and CCAA Fees	$1,050 ($630 for Waiting Child)	Before filing dossier with CCAA	ASIA (ASIA to pay CCAA)
Full Home Study	Consult Cooperating Agency	Consult Cooperating Agency	Cooperating Agency
Actual travel expenses (mileage, airfare, hotel, meals, etc.) incurred by Social Worker if traveling more than 20 miles from ASIA office.	Consult Cooperating Agency	Consult Cooperating Agency	Cooperating Agency
CCAA Online System Fee	$80 (for Waiting Child ONLY)	With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts	ASIA (ASIA to pay CCAA)
I-800A (Application of Advance Processing of Orphan Petition)	$670	When filing I-800A with CIS	CIS
Fingerprinting (each household member over the age of 18)	$80 per household member over 18	When filing I-800A with CIS	CIS
Post-Adoption Reports	Consult Cooperating Agency	Consult Cooperating Agency	Cooperating Agency
DS230 Packet	$550	After filing dossier	ASIA (ASIA to pay US Consulate)
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES IN THE US	Est. $2,430 ($2,090 for Waiting Child)

Potential Fees Based on Time Frame
Amendment/Addendum (only required if changes occur such as additional persons in household or a move to a new home)	Consult Cooperating Agency	Before amendment/addendum home study visit	Cooperating Agency
Home Study Update (if I-171H expires and original HS by ASIA)	Consult Cooperating Agency	3-4 months prior to expiration of I-171H	Cooperating Agency
I-800A (if I-800A expires more than once)	$670 (one time renewal is free)	3-4 months prior to expiration of immigration approval	CIS
Fingerprinting (if I-800A expires	$80 per household member over 18	3-4 months prior to expiration of immigration approval	CIS
TOTAL POTENTIAL FEES BASED ON TIME FRAME	Amount Varies

Travel Fees
Type of Fee	Amount	When Due	Paid To
In-Country Travel/Accommodations (In-country flights, China hotels, China guides, adoption coordination, some meals)	$3,400 - $4,200 for 2 adults	At time of travel authorization and prior to departure. Please note: Travel expenses vary depending on time of year, airline, locale of adoption legalization in China, etc.	ASIA
Beijing Tour (Optional )	$1,600-$2,000 for 2 adults	At time of travel authorization and prior to departure	ASIA
Other In-Country Travel Expenses (meals not covered, tipping, transportation outside of tour, optional gift to orphanage, misc.)	$800-$1,000 for 2 adults	During adoption tour	Varies
TOTAL TRAVEL FEES	Est. $5,800-$7,200 for 2 adults	Price EXCLUDES International Airfare
Other Expenses and Fees Paid to Third Parties
Medical review expenses	Dependent on doctor	At time of service	Hospital/medical provider
Unanticipated medical expenses	Dependent on diagnosis	At time of service	Hospital/medical provider
N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child)	$420 (not necessary if both parents travel)	When filing N-600 with CIS (check with Social Worker as some exceptions apply)	CIS
Contribution to Chinese Orphanage	$5,300	At the time of the adoption in China. Please note: Some orphanages may charge additional fees for foster care, travel, and/or other expenses incurred by the orphanage.	Orphange Director
Miscellaneous Legal Fees in China: includes adoption registration, notarization, the adopted child's passport, immigration visa medical examination, photos and immigrant visa.	Est. $1,500-$1,700	At time of service in China during adoption trip. Please note: Legal fees vary due to individual situations and the locale of adoption legalization in China. ASIA will provide each family with a list of the miscellaneous legal fees to be incurred in China before travel.	Various Service Providers
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES AND FEES	Est. $6,800-$7,420

Total Cost for NON Oregon or Washington Resident-

Returning Client: $24,280-$26,300 plus home study expenses

Waiting Child: $23,940-$25,960 plus home study expenses

PLEASE NOTE: The orphanage fee, the fee charged by CCAA in Beijing and the miscellaneous legal fees in China are established by current Chinese adoption policies and U.S. immigration regulations.

Miscellaneous Expenses

ASIA's Policy Regarding Returned or Dishonored Checks:
ASIA charges $20 for each dishonored or returned check or payment made to ASIA by adopting parents.

(back to main "China Adoption Fees" menu)

This fee schedule applies only to families who have a Log In Date (LID) at the CCAA with a different US agency, but found their child on ASIA's Waiting Child List.

If your circumstances are different, please find the correct fee schedule which fits your circumstances. The different categories of fee schedules can be found to the right in the Article Index.

Meili

Families Switching to ASIA AFTER LID* This is for families who have a Log In Date (LID) at the CCAA with a different US agency, but found their child on ASIA's Waiting Child List. (effective January 4, 2010)*
Fees Paid to ASIA
Type of Fee	Amount	When Due	Paid To
Application Fee	$300(non-refundable)	With completed application	ASIA
Pre-Approval Switch Fee	$175	With signed home study agreement, general adoption and fee agreement contracts	ASIA
Referral Coordination Fee	$2,350	Upon acceptance of referral	ASIA
Post-Adoption Reports Review Fee	$850 (in state) $650 (out of state) ($300 refundable upon completion of two reports)	Upon acceptance of referral: covers first 2 visits/reports.	ASIA
TOTAL FEES PAID TO ASIA	Est. $3,475-$3,675

Other Expenses in the U.S.
CCAA Online System Fee	$80	With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts	ASIA (ASIA to pay CCAA)
CCAA Switch Fee	$480	With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts	ASIA (ASIA to pay CCAA)
Post-Adoption Reports	Consult Original Agency	Consult Original Agency	Original Agency
DS230 Packet	$550	After filing dossier	ASIA (ASIA to pay US Consulate)
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES IN THE US	At least $1,110

Potential Fees Based on Time Frame
I-800A (if I-800A expires more than once)	$670 (one time renewal is free)	3-4 months prior to expiration of immigration approval	CIS
Fingerprinting (if I-800A expires)	$80 per household member over 18	3-4 months prior to expiration of immigration approval	CIS
Supplement 3 to update home study	$340	When home study is updated	CIS
TOTAL POTENTIAL FEES BASED ON TIME FRAME	Amount Varies

Travel Fees
Type of Fee	Amount	When Due	Paid To
In-Country Travel/Accommodations (In-country flights, China hotels, China guides, adoption coordination, some meals)	$3,400 - $4,200 for 2 adults	At time of travel authorization and prior to departure. Please note: Travel expenses vary depending on time of year, airline, locale of adoption legalization in China, etc.	ASIA
Beijing Tour (Optional )	$1,600-$2,000 for 2 adults	At time of travel authorization and prior to departure	ASIA
Other In-Country Travel Expenses (meals not covered, tipping, transportation outside of tour, optional gift to orphanage, misc.)	$800-$1,000 for 2 adults	During adoption tour	Varies
TOTAL TRAVEL FEES	Est. $5,800-$7,200 for 2 adults	Price EXCLUDES International Airfare
Other Expenses and Fees Paid to Third Parties
Medical review expenses	Dependent on doctor	At time of service	Hospital/medical provider
Unanticipated medical expenses	Dependent on diagnosis	At time of service	Hospital/medical provider
N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child)	$420 (not necessary if both parents travel)	When filing N-600 with CIS (check with Social Worker as some exceptions apply)	CIS
Contribution to Chinese Orphanage	$5,300	At the time of the adoption in China. Please note: Some orphanages may charge additional fees for foster care, travel, and/or other expenses incurred by the orphanage.	Orphange Director
Miscellaneous Legal Fees in China: includes adoption registration, notarization, the adopted child's passport, immigration visa medical examination, photos and immigrant visa.	Est. $1,500-$1,700	At time of service in China during adoption trip. Please note: Legal fees vary due to individual situations and the locale of adoption legalization in China. ASIA will provide each family with a list of the miscellaneous legal fees to be incurred in China before travel.	Various Service Providers
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES AND FEES	Est. $6,800-$7,420

Total Cost for families switching to ASIA AFTER LID: $17,185-$19,405

PLEASE NOTE: The orphanage fee, the fee charged by CCAA in Beijing and the miscellaneous legal fees in China are established by current Chinese adoption policies and U.S. immigration regulations.

Miscellaneous Expenses

ASIA's Policy Regarding Returned or Dishonored Checks:
ASIA charges $20 for each dishonored or returned check or payment made to ASIA by adopting parents.

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Are you looking for ways to fund your adoption? Here are some ideas! Please let us know if you have more ideas or suggestions that we can add to our list!

ASIA'S Adoption Credit

ASIA Special Credit: Families adopting a second (or more) child through ASIA or families adopting a Special Needs child through ASIA, will receive a $500 credit for that adoption. The credit will be reflected in the referral fee. If a family is adopting an additional child that also happens to be a Special Needs child, at this time only the one $500 credit applies.

Government Aid

$10,000 Tax Credit: This new $10,000 tax credit, called the Hope for Children Act, went into effect on January 1, 2002. All finalized adoptions, including International adoption, qualify for this tax credit in the year the adoptions are finalized. If your income is $150,000 or less, you will qualify to receive the entire tax credit. If your income is between $150,000 and $190,000 you may qualify for a partial tax credit. Please refer to the Hope for Children Act. website for more information. http://www.hopeforchildren.org/10k-tax-credit.htm

Corporations

Employer Contributions- Check with your Human Resources department to find out if your company offers benefits to defray some of the adoption costs. If it doesn't, click here to access Adoptive Families Instant Letter to launch your campaign to convince your employer to offer expense reimbursement and paid leave.

Loans and Other Resources

Ava's Hope www.avashope.org
Hadassah's Hope (Christian Foundation) www.hadassahshope.org
Ibsen Adoption Network (WA State only) www.angelfire.com/home/ibsen
Caroline's Promise (NC Chrisitian residents only) www.carolinespromise4u.org/adoptive.html
China Care Foundation www.chinacare.org
International I Care www.intlcare.org/helpingyou2.html
A Child Waits www.achildwaits.org
National Adoption Foundation Loan Program
Offers a private, unsecured credit line of up to $25,000 for families that qualify. Option of up to 84 months to repay loan amount. Please see NAFA website for details.
www.nafadopt.org/fund-your-adoption/fund-your-adoption.shtml
Gift of Adoption Fund
www.giftofadotion.org
The Orphan Foundation
www.theorphanfoundation.org/adoption.htm
Home Equity or Refinancing of Home
with "The Orphans Helping Hands Program". Richard Allen, an experienced Loan officer at Metrocities Mortgage, LLC will personally speak to any family considering this option. Please call him at 818-742-3636 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Private Loans
You may be able to get a special loan through your own financial institution. Talk to your banker to find out.
Retirement Borrowing
It may be possible to borrow from your retirement account and then repay yourself with interest. Check with your retirement plan to find out.
Employer Paid Adoption Assistance
This option is also tax free, but this option begins to phase out once a family's annual income reaches or exceeds $150,000.
Insurance
It may be possible to borrow from the cash value of your life insurance policy.
Low Interest Loans
Some banks offer low interest loans for adoption, or credit lines for adoptive parents.
National Adoption Foundation
They offer adoption grants and both home equity and unsecured low interest loans.
Religious Organizations
Many church congregations may be happy to help raise money or organize fundraisers to help a church member cover adoption expenses.
Relatives
Some of your extended family may be happy to have an opportunity to help with some of the adoption costs.
Lifestyle Alterations
-Talk with your health insurance company to see if they offer maternity benefits for adoption.
-Refinance your house or car.

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