Adoption from India.

[vivek2k7]

Hi,

 

I am on H-1B visa status and apparently his GC is in process as well. 

 

I am currently looking to adopt my wife’s niece who is about 4 years old and she stay in India.  We are looking for legal advice on adoption and immigration.

 

Is it possible to adopt her.

[JoeF]

See http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who_can_adopt/residents.php

You would have to live abroad with the child for 2 years before the child can get an H4.

So, this is pretty much not possible.

[t75]

Adoption of a child who is not an orphan to obtain an immigration benefit is difficult. Consult an immigration attorney who specializes in adoptions.