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Intercountry Adoption : Where Do I Start?
Factsheet for Families

Author(s):  Child Welfare Information Gateway

Year Published:  2006

You are in section: Table of Contents Step 1: Decide if Intercountry Adoption… Step 2: Select a Country Step 3: Select an Agency Step 4: Meet Eligibility Requirements for… Step 5: Make Sure Your Child Meets… Step 6: Bring Your Child Home Step 7: Fulfill Remaining Immigration… Step 8: Begin Your Life as a New Family Resources

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Introduction

The number of Americans adopting children from other countries is growing. According to the U.S. Department of State, 22,728 children received visas in 2005 to come to the United States for adoption. In 1990, only about 7,000 children received these visas.

This factsheet provides an overview of the steps involved in any intercountry adoption. Your process will vary depending on your State, your agency, and the country from which you adopt. In every case you must meet the basic requirements of U.S. immigration law.

Table of Contents

1 - Step 1: Decide if Intercountry Adoption Is Right for Your Family

2 - Step 2: Select a Country

3 - Step 3: Select an Agency

4 - Step 4: Meet Eligibility Requirements for Your Family

5 - Step 5: Make Sure Your Child Meets Eligibility Requirements

6 - Step 6: Bring Your Child Home

7 - Step 7: Fulfill Remaining Immigration or Citizenship Requirements

8 - Step 8: Begin Your Life as a New Family

9 - Resources

You are in section: Table of Contents Step 1: Decide if Intercountry Adoption… Step 2: Select a Country Step 3: Select an Agency Step 4: Meet Eligibility Requirements for… Step 5: Make Sure Your Child Meets… Step 6: Bring Your Child Home Step 7: Fulfill Remaining Immigration… Step 8: Begin Your Life as a New Family Resources

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Updated on December 10, 2007