sms84 Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Is it possible to adopt a child internationally after getting a green card? Do we have to live outside US for 2 years after adopting a child (as H1B visa holders need to do)? Kindly advise on this one. Link to comment
rahul412 Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Is it possible to adopt a child internationally after getting a green card? Do we have to live outside US for 2 years after adopting a child (as H1B visa holders need to do)? Kindly advise on this one. Yes it is possible to adopt. But you need a good attorney's help. Link to comment
JoeF Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Yes, you would have to live with the child abroad for 2 years, which with a GC is obviously not possible. See http://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/adoption-process/who-can-adopt/adoptions-by-non-us-citizens-living-in-the-us.html Link to comment
sms84 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thank you all for the reply. Another quick question, what about adopting a child domestically (within USA)? I believe for this matter we need to be a Permanent resident having GC approved. Would it be easier to adopt a child domestically if we are a permanent residents of USA? Link to comment
JoeF Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Thank you all for the reply. Another quick question, what about adopting a child domestically (within USA)? I believe for this matter we need to be a Permanent resident having GC approved. Would it be easier to adopt a child domestically if we are a permanent residents of USA? Adopting a child who is a US citizen is obviously way easier. The problems are only with intercountry adoptions. Link to comment
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