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Taiwan Adoption Fees & Other Expenses at ASIA
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(effective April, 2008)

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.

Breakdown of Taiwan Adoption Fees
In State Clients
(Oregon & Washington Residents)
Out of State Clients
Additional Adoption Expenses

In State (Oregon or Washington) – First Child
Type of Fee
Amount
When Due
Paid To
Application Fee
$250
(non-refundable)
 With completed application ASIA
Home Study Service Fees
(Home Study performed by ASIA)
Full ASIA Home Study

$1,700

 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
Adoption Expenses in the U.S.
I-600A (Application of Advance Processing of Orphan Petition)
$670
When filing I-600A with CIS
CIS
Fingerprinting (each household member over the age of 18)
$80 each
When filing I-600A with CIS
CIS
N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship in Behalf of an Adopted Child)
$420
Unnecessary when both parents travel
When filing N-600 with CIS (check with Social Worker as some exceptions apply)
CIS
Document Coordination Fee
$2,100
With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts
ASIA
Authentication Services Fee
Est. $400
Before filing home study
ASIA
Translation Fees
Est. $1,000
Before filing home study
ASIA (ASIA to pay Taiwan)
$6,500
Before filing home study
ASIA (ASIA to pay Taiwan)
Dossier Coordination Fee
$2,100
Upon acceptance of referral
ASIA
Referral Coordination Fee

$2,100
Upon acceptance of referral
ASIA
Post-Adoption Fees
Post-Adoption Reports

$2,050
($300 refundable upon timely completion of 7 reports)

Upon acceptance of referral: covers 7 visits/reports.

ASIA
Referral Medical Consult Prices vary At time of service Hospital/medical provider
Taiwan Orphanage Fee #2 $2,500 Court procedure is finished ASIA (ASIA pays to Taiwan)
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)
$300
3-4 months prior to expiration of I-171H
ASIA
I-600A (if I-171H expires)
$670
One free renewal beyond 18 months expiration date
CIS

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In State (Oregon or Washington) – Second Child thru ASIA or Special Needs Child
Type of Fee
Amount
When Due
Paid To
$250
(non-refundable)
With completed application
ASIA
Home Study Service Fees
(Home Study performed by ASIA)

$1,500
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
Adoption Expenses in the U.S.
I-600A (Application of Advance Processing of Orphan Petition)
$670
When filing I-600A with CIS
CIS
Fingerprinting (each household member over the age of 18)
$80 each
When filing I-600A with CIS
CIS
N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship in Behalf of an Adopted Child)

$420
Unnecessary when both parents travel

When filing N-600 with CIS (check with Social Worker as some exceptions apply)
CIS
$2,100
With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts
ASIA
Est. $400
Before filing home study
ASIA
Est. $1,000
Before filing home study
ASIA (ASIA pays to Taiwan)
$6,500 ($3,500 for Special Needs Child)
Before filing home study
ASIA (ASIA pays to Taiwan)
$2,100
Upon acceptance of referral
ASIA

$1,800
Upon acceptance of referral
ASIA
Post-Adoption Fees

$2,050
($300 refundable upon timely completion of 7 reports)

Upon acceptance of referral: covers first 7 visits/reports.

ASIA
Referral Medical Consult Prices vary At time of service Hospital/Medical provider
Taiwan Orphanage Fee #2 $2,500 (1,500 for Special Needs Child) Court procedure is finished ASIA (ASIA pays to Taiwan)
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)
$300
3-4 months prior to expiration of I-171H
ASIA
I-600A (if I-171H expires)
$670
One free renewal beyond 18 months expiration date
CIS

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Out Of State – First Child
Type of Fee
Amount
When Due
Paid To
Application Fee
$250
(non-refundable)
With completed application
ASIA
Home Study Service Fees
(Home Study performed by Cooperating Agency)
Full Home Study

Consult Cooperating Agency

Consult Cooperating Agency
Cooperating Agency
Actual travel expenses
(mileage, airfare, hotel, meals, etc.) incurred by Social Worker		 Consult Cooperating Agency Consult Cooperating Agency ASIA
$500
With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts
ASIA
Adoption Expenses in the U.S.
I-600A (Application of Advance Processing of Orphan Petition)
$670
When filing I-600A with CIS
CIS
Fingerprinting (each household member over the age of 18)
$80 each
When filing I-600A with CIS
CIS
N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship in Behalf of an Adopted Child)
$420
Unnecessary if both parents travel
When filing N-600 with CIS (check with Social Worker as some exceptions apply)
CIS
Document Coordination Fee
$2,300
With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts
ASIA
Authentication Services Fee
Est. $400
Before filing home study
ASIA
Translation Fees
Est. $1,000
Before filing home study
ASIA (ASIA pays to Taiwan)
$6,500
Before filing home study
ASIA (ASIA pays to Taiwan)
Dossier Coordination Fee
$2,300
Upon acceptance of referral
ASIA
Referral Coordination Fee

$2,300
Upon acceptance of referral
ASIA
Post-Adoption Fees
Post-Adoption Reports
Consult Cooperating Agency
Consult Cooperating Agency
Cooperating Agency
Post-Adoption Review Fee

$1,000
($300 refundable upon timely completion of 7 reports)

Upon acceptance of referral: covers first 7 visits/reports.

ASIA
Referral Medical Consult Prices Vary At time of service Hospital/medical provider
Taiwan Orphanage Fee #2 $2,500 Court procedure is finished ASIA (ASIA pays to Taiwan)
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
Consult Cooperating Agency
Cooperating Agency
Home Study Update
(if I-171H expires)
Consult Cooperating Agency
3-4 months prior to expiration of I-171H
Cooperating Agency
I-600A (if I-171H expires)
$670
One free renewal beyond 18 months expiration date
CIS

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Out Of State - Second Child thru ASIA or Special Needs Child
Type of Fee
Amount
When Due
Paid To
Application Fee
$250
(non-refundable)
 With completed application ASIA
Home Study Service Fees
(Home Study performed by Cooperating Agency)
Full Home Study

Consult Cooperating Agency

Consult Cooperating Agency

 Cooperating Agency
Actual travel expenses
(mileage, airfare, hotel, meals, etc.) incurred by Social Worker.		 Consult Cooperating Agency Consult Cooperating Agency Cooperating Agency
$500
With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts
ASIA
Adoption Expenses in the U.S.
I-600A (Application of Advance Processing of Orphan Petition)
$670
When filing I-600A with CIS
CIS
Fingerprinting (each household member over the age of 18)
$80 each
When filing I-600A with CIS
CIS
N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship in Behalf of an Adopted Child)
$420
Unnecessary if both parents travel
When filing N-600 with CIS (check with Social Worker as some exceptions apply)
CIS
Document Coordination Fee
$2,300
 With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts ASIA
Authentication Service Fee
Est. $400
 Before filing home study ASIA
Translation Fees
Est. $1,000
 Before filing home study ASIA (ASIA pays to Taiwan)
$6,500 ($3,500 for Special Needs Child)
Before filing home study
ASIA (ASIA pays to Taiwan)
Dossier Coordination Fee
$2,300
 Upon acceptance of referral ASIA
Referral Coordination Fee

$1,800

 Upon acceptance of referral ASIA
Post-Adoption Fees
Post-Adoption Reports
Consult Cooperating Agency
Consult Cooperating Agency
Cooperating Agency
Post-Adoption Review Fee

$1,000
($300 refundable upon timely completion of 7 reports)

Upon acceptance of referral: covers first 7 visits/reports.
ASIA
Referral Medical Consult Prices Vary At time of service Hospital/medical provider
Taiwan Orphanage Fee #2 $2,500 ($1,500 for Special Needs Child) Court procedure is finished ASIA (ASIA pays to Taiwan)
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
Consult Cooperating Agency
Cooperating Agency
Home Study Update
(if I-171H expires)
Consult Cooperating Agency
1-2 months prior to expiration of I-171H
Cooperating Agency
I-600A (if I-171H expires)
$670
One free renewal beyond 18 months expiration date
CIS

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Home Study Only
Type of Fee
Amount
When Due
Paid To
Application Fee
$250
(non-refundable)
 With completed application ASIA
Home Study Service Fees
Full Home Study

$1,750

 With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts ASIA
Home Study Update
(if I-171H expires and original HS by ASIA)		 $300 1-2 month prior to expiration of I-171H ASIA

Home Study Update
(new HS by ASIA)

 $750 At time of service ASIA
Post-Adoption Reports $250 each At time of service ASIA

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Taiwan Travel Fees
Type of Fee
Amount
When Due
Paid To
Travel Fees
In-Country Travel/Accommodations (hotels, guides, adoption coordination, and some meals)
Est. per adult: TBD
 At time of travel authorization and prior to departure. Please note: Travel expenses vary depending on time of year, airline, locale of adoption legalization process, etc. ASIA
Other In-Country Travel Expenses (meals not covered, tipping, transportation outside of tour, optional gift to orphanage, misc.) Est. $250-$500 per person During adoption tour Varies
Other expenses and fees paid to third parties
Medical review expenses

Dependent on diagnosis
At time of service
Hospital/medical provider
Unanticipated medical expenses
Dependent on diagnosis
At time of service
Hospital/medical provider
Miscellaneous Legal Fees in Taiwan (Including immigration visa, medical examination, photos, and immigrant visa.)
Est. $500
At time of service in Taiwan during adoption trip. Please note: Legal fees vary due to individual situations and the locale of adoption legalization in Taiwan. ASIA will provide each family with a list of the miscellaneous legal fees to be incurred in Taiwan before they travel.
Various Service Providers

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

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Other Miscellaneous And Incidental 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 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 billed for ASIA program services are non-refundable. The following is Taiwan’s refund policy:

If Adoptive parents withdraw:

  • Immediately after referral accepted- $1500 non-refundable for healthy child adoption
    $1000 non-refundable for special needs or older adoption

  • Immediately after dossier sent- $3500 non-refundable for healthy child adoption
    $2000 non-refundable for special needs or older adoption

  • During the court procedure- $6500 non-refundable for healthy child adoption
    $3500 non-refundable for special needs or older adoption

If Birth parents/guardians withdraw after referral is accepted or during the court procedure, the adoptive parents will be matched with another child. If the adoptive parents reject three referrals, it will be treated as a withdrawal. The payment due is based on adoptive parents’ current stage. If adoptive parents decide not to be matched with another child, $2500 is non-refundable for healthy child adoption and $1500 is non-refundable for special needs or older adoption.

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

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FEES DEFINED

Fee Definition
APPLICATION FEE   ASIA will review and screen your application, provide initial evaluation of your case and establish and maintain your family’s file.
ORPHANAGE FEE The family pays the orphanage fee of $9,000 for a healthy child and $5,000 for a special needs child. ASIA splits each fee into two payments.
AUTHENTICATION SERVICE FEE The vital records in a dossier to be submitted to foreign adoption authorities must be certified copies. Other dossier documents must be notarized. All dossier items must furthermore be certified and authenticated by a chain of government offices in the United States and by the foreign country’s Consulate or Embassy located in the United States. ASIA will provide instructions for collection and certification of these documents. The Authentication Service Fee is used by ASIA to do the authentication for the families. For safety and speed, ASIA uses express carriers to ship and deliver documents. ASIA provides a detailed statement of all authentication costs to each family after their dossier is submitted to Taiwan. If the total cost of the authentication is less than the deposit of $400, the difference will be refunded to the family. If the total cost exceeds the deposit of $400, the family will be billed for the additional amount.
HOME STUDY SERVICE FEE AND POST-ADOPTION SERVICE FEE

For Oregon and Washington residents: ASIA will provide home study and post-adoption services to you as required by state and federal laws and by the adoption authorities of the 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
• Preparation 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 and the home study fee may be reduced on a case-by-case basis.

For those living outside of Oregon or Washington: The home study and post-adoption services will be provided by the cooperating agency, a non-profit social service agency licensed to provide such services in that state and approved by ASIA. The cooperating agency is required to provide:
• The signed and notarized Cooperating Agency Agreement with ASIA.
• Proof of having a current license and liability insurance.
• A copy of your fee structure and Refund Policy.
• A copy of your state licensing rules or a link to them.
• A copy of the social worker’s resume or evidence that they meet the requirements.
• A copy of the agency’s 501(c)3 Status.

The post-adoption service fee paid to ASIA by non-Oregon residents pays only for ASIA to review, translate and transmit the post-adoption reports to the foreign adoption authorities. Families will pay the home study agency directly for home study and post-adoption service fees.

COORDINATION FEES– DOCUMENT, DOSSIER AND REFERRAL

These three separate fees provide you with assistance for all adoption documentation, review and evaluation of documents, preparation and compilation of the dossier, submission of the home study and dossier to the foreign sending country, monitoring the review process overseas, working with foreign adoption authorities toward the approval and referral of a child, providing information on the referred child, pre- and post-adoption educational and cultural resources and the facilitation of the entire process to legalize the adoption overseas. These fees also support ASIA’s general operations to coordinate international adoptions, including but not limited to administrative and office expenses, communication costs and other expenses incurred by coordinating adoption services among ASIA, the family, various U.S. agencies, service providers and foreign adoption authorities.

TRANSLATION FEE

All the documents will be translated into Taiwanese at a cost of $15 per page. If the total cost of the translation is less than the deposit of $1000, the difference will be refunded to the family. If the total cost exceeds the deposit of $1000, the family will be billed for the additional amount.

IN-COUNTRY TRAVEL FEE

ASIA families book their international flights directly with a United States travel agent. ASIA will make travel arrangements within Taiwan. In-country travel fees will be billed and collected upon finalization of travel arrangements and prior to travel. These fees typically cover the travel expenses per person traveling in Taiwan for a five to seven day adoption process. The fees include ASIA coordination of in-country travel and lodging at a four or five star Western hotel (whenever possible) in the adoption city. The room rate typically includes breakfast. The fees also include either lunch or dinner every day, ground transportation, bilingual guides and sightseeing admissions.

Fees not covered include, but are not limited to: completion of immigration formalities, some meals, personal incidental expenses, tips and overweight luggage fines. Additional coordination fees apply to other adults traveling with a family.

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