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“Date of Birth Was Updated”on your I-800A · Adoption pre-approval (Hague)

USCIS corrected a date of birth on your I-800A record.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Biometrics
Home study review
Decision
Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 3 steps

Check that the new date is exactly right.
Use the same date on all future forms.
Keep the birth certificate or document that supports it.
6months
5 to 6 monthsTypical time for a complete I-800A. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis is a quick update; the case usually moves on to its next step.

What it means for your I-800A

USCIS corrected a date of birth on your I-800A record. Check that it matches your passport and the home study, since adoption authorities abroad often look at the ages of the adoptive parents. Report any remaining error to USCIS.

In general, on any form:

USCIS changed the date of birth on your case record. This usually follows a correction request or new evidence. Your case continues with the corrected date. Any card or notice should now show it.

Avoid these mistakes

Mixing day and month order on forms.
Not checking the final card.

Quick questions

What does "Date of Birth Was Updated" mean on an I-800A?

USCIS corrected a date of birth on your I-800A record. Check that it matches your passport and the home study, since adoption authorities abroad often look at the ages of the adoptive parents. Report any remaining error to USCIS.

Why was my date of birth updated?

Usually because of a correction request or a document showing the right date.

Will this delay my case?

Usually not much.

What if it is still wrong?

Contact USCIS with your birth certificate or passport.

How long does an I-800A take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 5 to 6 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-800A

Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has JurisdictionAdministrativeNotice Explaining USCIS Actions Was MailedAdministrativeExpedite Request ReceivedAdministrativeName Was UpdatedAdministrativeDuplicate Notice Was MailedAdministrativeNotice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver ItAdministrativeContinuation Notice Was MailedAdministrativeExpedite Request DeniedAdministrativeCase Was ReceivedIntake

Every status of an I-800A →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusI-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien RelativeI-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment AuthorizationN-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for NaturalizationI-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure RecordsI-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceI-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident CardI-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien Workers

AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.