Adoption - USCIS
Each year, U.S. citizens adopt thousands of children from overseas. This is known as an intercountry adoption. Adopting a child from another country can be a complicated journey, and the information on this site is designed to help you as you move forward.
Hague Process - USCIS
2024年6月14日 · File Form I-800A to be found suitable and eligible to adopt before adopting a child or accepting a placement. Once USCIS approves your Form I-800A application, work with your primary provider to apply to obtain a proposed adoptive placement with the Hague country’s Central Authority.
Bringing Your Internationally Adopted Child to the United States
2023年4月11日 · Bringing Your Internationally Adopted Child to the United States. There are 3 ways for a child to immigrate to the United States based on adoption. Which path your adopted child follows will depend on their individual circumstances.
U.S. Citizenship for an Adopted Child | USCIS
2024年4月1日 · Generally, a child admitted with an IR-4 or IH-4 visa will acquire U.S. citizenship once their adoptive parents complete the adoption (or re-adoption or obtain state recognition of the foreign adoption) in the United States.
Immigration through Adoption - USCIS
2023年4月11日 · Immigration through adoption, or Intercountry adoption, refers to the adoption of a child born in one country by an adoptive parent living in another country. USCIS plays a key role in the intercountry adoption process.
Adult Adoptees and U.S. Citizenship | USCIS
2023年5月18日 · This page provides information to foreign-born adults in the United States who were adopted as children and have questions about their U.S. citizenship. Adoptive parents can find information about obtaining and documenting citizenship for adopted children (under age 18) on the U.S. Citizenship for an Adopted Child webpage. Adult adoptees ...
2024年1月23日 · Foreign-born children living in the United States may be eligible to become lawful permanent residents (LPRs) and U.S. citizens in several ways, including: As relatives of U.S. citizens or LPRs; Through the asylum process; After adoption by a U.S. citizen or an LPR; or. As a Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ).
Chapter 2 - Definitions - USCIS
2023年4月21日 · For the foreign adoption of a Hague Convention adoptee to be considered full, final, and complete for citizenship and naturalization purposes, the child must have been adopted by a U.S. citizen and their spouse jointly (if married) or by an unmarried U.S. citizen who is at least 25 years of age.
USCIS Adoption Contact Information
2024年7月1日 · If you filed an adoption-based Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, you may use our online case tools or contact the USCIS Contact Center. If you are an adult adoptee, you may wish to visit our Adult Adoptees and U.S. Citizenship webpage , or contact the USCIS Contact Center .
Adoption Information: Ukraine - USCIS
2024年10月11日 · Information for U.S. Citizens in the Process of Adopting Children from Ukraine. United with Ukraine: How You Can Help (fact sheet) (PDF) Ukraine - Ministry of Social Policy Statement on Intercountry Adoption. Notice - Visas for Ukrainian Children.