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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.
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Non 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 |
| Home Study Review Fee |
$550
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With signed home study agreement, general adoption and fee agreement contracts
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ASIA |
| Agency Fee #1 |
$2,350 |
With signed home study, general adoption and fee agreement contracts |
ASIA |
| Authentication |
$450 |
Before filing home study |
ASIA |
| Agency Fee #2 |
$2,350 |
Upon acceptance of referral |
ASIA |
| Agency Fee #3 |
$2,350
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Upon acceptance of referral |
ASIA |
| Post-Adoption Review Fee |
$1,050 ($300 refundable upon completion of seven reports)
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Upon acceptance of referral: covers first 7 visits/reports.
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ASIA |
| TOTAL FEES PAID TO ASIA |
Est. $9,350 |
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Other Expenses in the U.S.
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| 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 |
| Translation Fee |
Est. $700 |
Before filing home study |
ASIA (ASIA to pay Taiwan) |
| Taiwan Orphanage Fee |
$9,000 |
Before filing dossier |
ASIA (ASIA to pay Taiwan) |
| 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 per household member over 18 |
When filing I-600A with CIS |
CIS |
| Post-Adoption Reports |
Consult Cooperating Agency |
Consult Cooperating Agency |
Cooperating Agency |
| TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES IN THE US |
At least $10,530 |
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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) |
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-600A (if I-600A expires more than once) |
$670
(one time renewal is free) |
3-4 months prior to expiration of immigration approval |
CIS |
| Fingerprinting (if I-600A 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 (International flights, hotels, adoption coordination, some meals) |
$4,500 - $5,000 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 Taiwan, etc. |
Various Service Providers |
| Other In-Country Travel Expenses (meals not covered, tipping, transportation outside of tours, optional gift to orphanage, misc.) |
$500-$1,000 for 2 adults |
During adoption tour |
Varies |
| TOTAL TRAVEL FEES |
Est. $5,000-$6,000 for 2 adults |
Price INCLUDES 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 |
| Miscellaneous Legal Fees in Taiwan: includes 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 travel. |
Various Service Providers |
| TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES AND FEES |
Est. $500-$920 |
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Total Cost for NON Oregon or Washington Resident-
First non special needs adoption with ASIA: $25,430-$26,850 plus home study expenses
PLEASE NOTE: The orphanage fee, the fee charged by the Taiwan agency and the miscellaneous legal fees in Taiwan are established by current Taiwanese 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 Taiwan 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.
Taiwan's Refund Policy:
The following is Taiwan's refund policy:
If Adoptive parents withdraw:
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 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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