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Welcome to International Adoptions.
CHILD PLACEMENT POLICY Policy of referring children to prospective parents is as follows: ADOPTION SERVICES WORLDWIDE, INC.(hereafter "we") adhere to a strict policy of presenting a particular child to only one prospective parent/couple at a time so as to avoid the conflict of two couples desiring to adopt the same child. We therefore request that we be immediately informed if upon review of the video and other information the prospective parents determine that they do not wish to pursue the adoption (sometimes/often upon review of the video and medical, the recipients quickly decide that a particular child is not “the one”). This policy permits us to, without delay; attempt to place the child with another family. Prior to discussing the adoption of a particular child we attempt to familiarize our prospective parent(s) with the procedure and costs related to adopting a child from one of the former eastern block countries. When a prospective parent(s), expresses interest in a particular child we will overnight a profile to the parent(s). The profile includes a video, photographs, and medical records. If the prospective parent(s) wish to pursue the adoption, we will immediately assist them with their dossier preparation. We encourage the prospective parent(s) to have the video and medical records reviewed by a doctor of their choice. We welcome parent(s)’ questions regarding the child up to their court date. We are inclined to provide them with an adequate opportunity to review the video and medical and determine whether or not they have found the right child for them. We know that the video can only provide so much, but parents have told us that having an opportunity to view the video and medical over a period of time is helpful in deciding as to whether they can “connect” and relate to a particular child. With this in mind, we strive to offer to most extensive and complete profile possible. We believe that adoptions should only be completed when the adoptive parents are confident that they have the best possible information regarding the child and all their questions have been answered to their satisfaction.
INTERNATIONAL ADOPTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCan I adopt a child from a different country? You can adopt a foreign child through an American agency, which specializes in international adoptions--or you can adopt directly. If you prefer a direct adoption, you will have to adhere not only to the adoption laws of your state, but also to U.S. immigration laws and the laws of the country of the child. It will be a complex process, so be prepared for some tangles. Do as much research as you can before you fly off to find a child; the more you know about the chosen country's adoption system ahead of time, the better off you'll be when you get there. For example, you may be required to stay in that country for several weeks or months before bringing the child to the United States. Are there special requirements for international adoptions? U.S. immigration laws require that prospective adoptive parents be married or, if single, at least 25 years old. The adoptive parents must file an Orphan Petition (INS form I-600) with the Immigration and Naturalization Service which shows either that the child's parents have died, disappeared or have abandoned the child, or that one remaining parent is not able to care for the child and consents to the child's adoption and immigration to the U.S. If there are two known parents, the child will not qualify as an orphan under any circumstances.
Along with the Orphan Petition, you will need to submit a number of other documents, including a favorable home study report. If the INS approves the petition, and there are no disqualifying factors such as a communicable disease, the child can be issued an immigrant visa. Much of the paperwork for an international adoption can be completed even before you have identified a specific child to adopt. Advance preparation is a valuable option because the INS paperwork often takes a long time to process, and may hold up the child's arrival in the U.S. even after all foreign requirements have been met. Finally, be sure you check your own state laws for any preadoption requirements. Some states, for instance, require you to submit the written consent of the birthmother before they approve the entry of the child into the state. Some experts recommend that parents who adopt overseas readopt the child in their own state in order to make sure that the adoption fully conforms to state law. The forms you need to fill out and file will be an I600A and (I-600 and I-864 are part of the I600A package but are processed overseas) You may get I600A packets by calling 1-800-870-3676 and ask for the I-600A form package by mail from the INS or by downloading and printing the forms at this site: www.ins.usdoj.gov The I600A form, or “Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition” must be filed at your local INS office. This petition must be approved before any child can enter the US for immigration purposes. Call your agency to get specific instructions on how to fill out forms or you may contact Adoption Services Worldwide to help you with these forms.
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