International Adoption
International adoption can offer a less expensive and faster option for adoptive parents than a traditional adoption, but it can also raise a number of additional issues and concerns. Below you will find information on international adoption, including tips on the application process and related costs. You will also find links to overseas adoption resources from the federal government and other organizations.
- International Adoption Basics
Describes how an international adoption takes place, including the role of the State Department
- International Adoption Process: FAQ's
Common questions about international adoptions
- Bringing a Foreign-Born Orphan to the U.S.
Covers some U.S. immigration law requirements that affect international adoptions
- Inter-Country Adoption Costs
What costs and fees to expect if you decide to go the international adoption route
- Adopting a Child from a Different Race, Ethnicity, or Culture
Issues that may arise when you adopt a child from overseas
- U.S. Citizenship for a Foreign-Born Adopted Child
How to obtain citizenship for your child after a foreign adoption (FindLaw's Immigration Law Center)
- Intercountry Adoption
The U.S. State Department's website dedicated to international adoption (U.S. State Dept.)
- Country-Specific Information
Information on the adoption processes for specific countries (U.S. State Dept.)
- Intercountry Adoption
More information on international adoption issues (Health and Human Services)