International child abduction
Want to adopt from another country? Learn about the Hague Convention.
Want to adopt from another country? Learn about the Hague Convention.
If the child is habitually residing in the country of citizenship, the process must proceed through the Convention.If the child’s actual residence is outside his… Read More »Hague convention on the civil aspects of child abduction act
In light of the Haitian disaster and to protect the Haitian orphans from possible illegal adoptions the USCIS announced that, beginning April 1, 2010, USCIS… Read More »US will put more efforts into protecting Haitian orphans for adoption
In light of the situation regarding adoption of Haitian orphans.USCIS has issued a list of questions and answers that will be used for adoptive parents… Read More »Adoption of Haitian orphans to obtain lawful permanent residents
You would need to make sure the adoption is final before she turns 16, or immigration will not be available to help her.It is a… Read More »I am a US citizen and I want to petition my 11-years old adopted daughter
Why can’t I get my adopted orphan into the U.S.? Question: My husband and I have tried for years to have a baby. Unfortunately, we… Read More »Can I get an orphan into the U.S.?
Question: How Do I Bring a Sibling to Live in the United States? Answer: This information is for U.S. citizens who wish to bring a… Read More »Can I petition my adopted sister
My adopted son is a U.S. Citizen? Question: My wife and I were unable to have our own children. Therefore, we looked to adopt a… Read More »My adopted son is a U.S. citizen?