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International Adoption Attorneys in Skokie

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As a U.S. citizen, you may be able to adopt a child from a country abroad. Prospective adoptive parents must meet the requirements of both their home country and the child’s country of residence.

Adoption is also a judicial or administrative action that establishes a permanent parent-child relationship between a minor and an adult, terminating the parent-child relationship between the adoptive child and their biological parents. If you are considering international adoption or intercountry adoption, the legal status of your adopted child might be finalized in the United States or determined abroad.

At Gambacorta Law, we help prospective adoptive parents navigate the challenges of international adoption. We understand that there are a lot of hoops to jump through in this process. Our international adoption lawyers in Skokie can stand by your side from start to finish to ensure that everything proceeds smoothly.

Contact us online or call (847) 443-9303 to discuss your goals with our firm.

Requirements for International Adoption

USCIS is responsible for determining the eligibility and suitability of prospective adoptive parents who are looking to adopt. USICS also determines the eligibility of the child to immigrate to the United States.

The requirements necessary to begin the process of international adoption vary depending on the adoptive parents’ country and the adopted child’s country.

There are, however, a few basic requirements that apply to all international adoptions: fulfilling USCIS’s requirements, satisfying the foreign country's requirements, and meeting the requirements of the state where the adoptive parent(s) live.

USCIS requires that parents who wish to adopt a child internationally must be:

  • U.S. citizens
  • At least 25 years old if unmarried
  • Adopting the child jointly if you are married
  • Suitable parents who can pass background checks, fingerprinting, and a home study

Who Can Be Adopted? 

Intercountry Adoption is governed by three sets of laws: The US Federal law, the laws of the prospective adoptee’s country of origin, and the laws of you US state of residence.

Among the eligibility of a child to be adopted under International Adoption to the US include:

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