Immigration Adoption Lawyer

Adopting a child from another country is one of the most beautiful and life-changing decisions you can make, but the journey can also be overwhelming and complicated. From legal paperwork to immigration requirements to navigating international treaties, it is possible to get lost in the process. That is why working with an experienced immigration adoption lawyer is not just helpful, but essential.

At D’Alessio Law Group, we believe that having a child join your family should be as smooth and joyful as possible. Our goal is always to make the legal process straightforward so you can focus on welcoming your child home.

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Understanding Immigration Adoption

Immigration adoption is the process of adopting a child from another country and making sure they receive lawful permanent resident status or citizenship in the U.S.

What Are the Different U.S. Immigration Adoption Routes and Processes?

There are three primary legal routes to internationally adopt and immigrate a child to the U.S.

1. The Hague Process

The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption is a highly regulated and standardized process. It applies to parents adopting a child from a country that is a member of the Hague Adoption Convention. The U.S. Department of State provides an official list of all member countries on its website.

Steps in the Hague Process for Immigration Adoption

Choose a U.S Department of State-approved Hague adoption service provider.
Obtain and complete a home study that meets both U.S and Hague requirements.
File Form I-800A with USCIS to determine eligibility as adoptive parents.
Once approved, you receive a proposed possible match or placement by the Hague country’s central authority.
File Form I-800 to immigrate to the U.S. under the Hague Convention rules.
After approval of Form I-800, the case goes to the National Visa Center (NVC). You will then complete Form DS-260 to apply for a visa for the child.
Once the immigration adoption is finalized, an IH-3 or IH-4 visa is issued.

2. The Orphan Process

The Orphan Process is used for adoptions of children that qualify as ‘orphans’ under the immigration laws of the United States. Although different from the Hague process, it is still a intensive process.

Steps in the Orphan Process

Demonstrate that the child qualifies as an orphan under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Obtain and complete a home study that meetsS immigration requirements.
File Form I-600A and Form I-600 with USCIS, along with supporting evidence that the child qualifies as an orphan.
If the child is found eligible, the case is forwarded to the U.S. embassy or consulate in the child’s country for processing.
Complete the visa application (Form DS-260) for the child.
Upon approval, an IR-3 or IR-4 visa is issued, depending on whether the adoption was finalized abroad or will be completed in the U.S.

3. Immediate Relative Petition

When Hague or Orphan processes do not apply, the Immediate Relative route may be an option. This involves filing a family-based petition (Form I-130) on behalf of the child, treating the adopted child as a relative under immigration law. However, you must have already adopted and lived with the child for at least 2 years.

Why Do You Need an Immigration Adoption Lawyer?

With immigration adoption, you are not only navigating one legal system, but you are navigating two or more. That is why having the right immigration adoption lawyer by your side is so important. At D’Alessio Law Group we are passionate about our clients and experienced in successful immigration adoption cases.

Here is how our immigration adoption lawyer can help you:

We bridge the gap between adoption and immigration
We personalize every adoption case because we understand how sensitive it is
We always provide timely communication about every step of the process.

Schedule a Consultation with an Immigration Adoption Lawyer

Our lawyers in California; Dallas, Texas; and Toronto, Canada, are committed to providing our clients with exceptional service in all immigration-related issues. We understand the stakes, and we work to ensure nothing stands in the way of your growing family.