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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.
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Oregon or Washington Residents-
First non special needs adoption from ASIA
(effective January 4, 2010)
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Fees Paid to ASIA
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| Type of Fee |
Amount |
When Due |
Paid To |
| Application Fee |
$300
(non-refundable) |
With completed application |
ASIA |
| Full ASIA Home Study |
$1,800
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With signed home study agreement, general adoption and fee agreement contracts
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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
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Upon acceptance of referral |
ASIA |
| Post-Adoption Reports |
$850
($300 refundable upon completion of two reports)
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Upon acceptance of referral: covers first 2 visits/reports.
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ASIA |
| TOTAL FEES PAID TO ASIA |
Est. $11,200 |
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Other Expenses in the U.S.
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| 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 |
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Potential Fees Based on Time Frame
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| 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 |
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Travel Fees
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| 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 |
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Other Expenses and Fees Paid to Third Parties
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| Medical review expenses |
Dependent on doctor
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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 |
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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.
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