Hello Sandy. I am a 54 year old U. He is now back in Colombia, but the visa is good for 10 years for visits and medical purposes only. He is 23 years old. I completely understand that I cannot sponsor him under any type of immigrant visa — I am not asking about immigration. I will probably move to Colombia when I retire from work.
I am only interested in adopting him. He calls me dad and I call him my son. I want to codify this relationship. Also there is no common law in the Colombian legal system and inheritance goes to the legal children of the deceased.
So I will also adopt him in Colombia, if they allow it. But my assets are in the USA, so I want my own country to also recognize him as my son. Any advice?
The adult adoption process requires both parties to appear in person. Hello Sandy…path to citizenship and immigration aside. I have a friend that is looking into adopting a 19 year old from India so that the student can attend their college in the U. The student could then come here on a visa to get a better education. What are your thoughts on this? And how complex is the process? I am not sure that would work. I would suggest talking to an attorney first to get some direction and if you learn that an adult adoption would be appropriate, contact us for assistance with the paperwork.
Not every state in the US has adult adoption. Where do you live? You might want to ask an attorney first to make sure this is an option for you. Now Im like 23 years old and my uncle want me to migrate to where they are. So my question is is that possible for me to migrate US as a green card holder? Hi Tara — I do not know if it is possible. I would have your uncle contact an immigration attorney in the US.
Hi Sandy, My daughter is 17 yrs 9 mths old. She will be completing 18 yrs on 30th May. Can she be adopted by my Brother-in-law who has Citizenship of US. By getting adopted, will she be US Citizen too?
If so is this time sufficient for her to get adopted? Do you have any suggestions? Do you think I will be able to do this process?
I would speak to an immigration attorney regarding this issue. Unfortunately Adult adoption has absolutely nothing to do with immigration. I have a nephew i love and want to adopt. His father was an American but he forfeited his American citizenship when he was I want to adopt him, though he is over 30…I am getting old, and just had a stroke… I have no kids.
My nephew is willing to care for me. I know adoption means nothing for the immigration process of an adult adopteee… Do you know if there is a way to bring him over to live with me?
Can I hire him as my caregiver? Hi Carol — I would suggest you talk to an immigration attorney with regards to the possible options to get your nephew here to United States. Hi Sandy.. I adopted a son in Pakistan about 6 years ago. It is my understanding that the adoption process does not circumvent the standard immigration process.
I would suggest you talk with an immigration attorney to get more details on what your options are. When we were there we found out she had a 16 year old sister. In Aug we brought the sister over on a F- 1 Student Visa.
We are in the process of adopting her. Hi Lisa — not sure sisterhood will impact the immigration process for a green card. You may want to consult with an immigration attorney for legal advice! He is currently He has spent several weeks with us and we would like to do anything in our power to adopt him as he has no family in Latvia. Is there a way to get him here legally and obtain a green card after two years?
Because he is biologically related to American citizens I am hoping this will help. Thank you so kindly. As the article states, adoption of an adult and the US immigration process have no correlation to each other.
You may want to speak to an immigration attorney regarding getting this person to the US legally and obtaining a green card. My husband and I would like to adopt our adult son who is a PRA. He came to live with us in through the Amerasian Act. We are thinking about avoiding inheritance issues in the future. Is it possible to adopt an adult permanent resident alien?
I an a little confused because you refer to adopting your own adult son which does not make sense. Is he legally your son? If so, why would you need to adopt him? Please contact our office at for further help.
Hello Sandy, I am in desperate need of your advise. I am was adopted by my aunt in Canada who has passed. Conditions were terrible. I moved to the states to live with my biological mother. Lived with her for a while then moved back to Canada. My aunt who adopted me has since passed. Is this possible. I would also like to state that I am a Canadian Citizen who has overstayed my welcome.
My mother is a permanent resident of the United States. Second part to this question, if adoption is possible, would she be able to sponsor me to adjust my status.
Unfortunately the adult adoption process does not circumvent the normal immigration process. Were you not born in the US? As far as I am aware, adult adoption has no associative benefits to immigration. You may want to speak with an attorney. Hello Sandy, Can I adopt my 17 year old nephew from Venezuela? Hii i am from india my best friend have a citizenship in usa so he or his family is legally adopt me there then i will living there as a usa citizen after adoption im 20 years old this could be possible.
As the article indicates, if a U. You would have to proceed through standard immigration procedures. You may want to contact an immigration attorney for advice on this. I have a friend who is a adult US citizen and has an older sister in another country who is like a mother to him cos their mother is late.
Can she adopt him as a son and can he subsequently file for her to immigrate as an adoptive parent? Hi Sandy , I am a citizen I adopted 2kids 12 month ago first one 12year old second one 15 year old but they came to the United States in a different name also they have no passport there passport was take in by the immigration. Can I steel apply for them. What if an illegal immigrant living in the US wants to adopt a US born adult? I cannot seem to find much information about that.
Would deportation become involved? Hi Sandy, if I were to adopt an illegal immigrant living in U. Hi Sara — looks like you. Hi there good day!..
I believe so but please make sure you read the article as it does not affect the immigration process. Please talk to a lawyer if you need legal advice. I entered the U. As the blog article indicates, the adult adoption process in California does not benefit in any way, circumvent or benefit the normal immigration process one would have to go through.
Im Akhil, 26years, indian student living with F1 visa in california. They probably can file an adult adoption in California if they live here but it will not affect the normal immigration process as the article states not will it give you any special immigration benefits. Thank you Sandy, I understand what you wrote me.
So he would have to go through immigration and naturalization processes. Is this right? This is the way I believe I read on another site.
So I told him all legal procedures have to be addressed. Thank you again Christine. If he comes to the United States for awhile on a visa is it possible to adopt him. We are very close and his family in India are very happy that we want to adopt him. We have no heirs so he would become the only heir. We are born in the USA as were our great grandparents.
He has always been like a son to us. Thank you, Christine. Hi Christine — you can certainly adopt this young man however it is my understanding adult adoption will not modify any immigration process or give them any special standing in the US for a green card or work visa or other process.
Keep this in mind when deciding to proceed. Hi i am Indian age 26 I just got adopted in US my question is what are my legal rights am i authorise to work there..?
Unfortunately Adult adoption does not impact immigration if work visa eligibility. I would suggest you talk to an attorney. Hi Sandy — I am an adult US citizen. Hi Ken: I am not sure why you would be asking about an immigration firm if this is merely an adult adoption. The two processes are not related whatsoever. Post Adoption.
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Adoption Forms. Home Study Requirements. Convention Adoption Process. Non-Convention Adoption Process. I'm the mother and I'm waiting for her. In another video, she cried as she displayed dolls modeled on the Disney movie "Frozen" that she bought to give Alexa for Christmas.
Outraged and sympathetic comments poured in and word reached Salvadoran government officials in El Salvador and the Chicago consul's office. Pressure mounted. A month after the Barrs were granted guardianship of Alexa, the Justice Department weighed in sharply. The Barrs' attorney and the Michigan judge also violated federal law by seeking and granting guardianship, and failed to inform Ramos or Alexa's lawyers about the proceedings, they wrote.
More than a month after they had petitioned to keep Alexa, Sherri and Kory Barr despairingly gave up. The federal government, they wrote the judge, "seems to have us painted into a corner with no way out. While Mikrut acknowledges the Barrs sometimes were blinded by their passion, he said the federal system should allow challenges to its decisions about the welfare of children in its care.
A few days later, the Barrs sent Alexa home with a huge bag of toys and clothes and a letter from "Papa Foster," as Kory Barr called himself. Alexa was stunned when she landed in El Salvador in February Her mother sobbed and clung to her, but the girl barely recognized this woman who called herself Mama. When could she go home to "Mama Foster, Papa Foster" and her three blonde, blue-eyed sisters? And what was this woman saying?
Alexa had lost all her Spanish and spoke English to her mother, using words like "water" and "chicken. The Ramos' small brick home, shared with two of Alexa's brothers, is on a quiet dirt street a few blocks from the main drag, a colorful and chaotic mix of shops and services. Alexa pined for her house in suburban Grand Rapids, its green lawn, her pink room. She rarely giggled and didn't want to play or eat. Children traumatically separated from their parents are more likely to suffer from emotional problems throughout their lives, according to decades of scientific research.
And some more recent studies have found that separation can damage a child's memory. Slowly, over time, Alexa began to smile and understand her native tongue. She bonded again with her mother and brothers. Bright and energetic, she now often winds her small arms around her mother's waist and neck. When she wants attention, she whispers in her mother's ear. Ramos still struggles with the pain of the separation, and to support her family on the few dollars a day she earns at a pizzeria.
She often posts Facebook photos and videos of herself with her daughter, a visual assertion of their bond. She fears for parents who were separated from their children under the zero-tolerance policy and has taken to Facebook to urge them to fight to get their kids back. For months after she came home, Alexa asked if she could talk to the Barrs but Ramos wasn't ready.
She had a change of heart when she learned Sherri Barr was ill and now lets them talk every so often. The Barrs worry about Alexa's safety in El Salvador, but say they also worry about Ramos' well-being.
They now consider their relationship with mother and daughter part of God's plan. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Politics Covid U. News World Opinion Business. Share this —. Follow NBC News. By The Associated Press. Separated children put up for adoption: Report Oct. If you have become close to an undocumented immigrant sometimes called an illegal alien living in the United States, and that person doesn't seem to have any realistic hope of legalizing his or her status, you wouldn't be the first to ask whether adoption will help that person gain U.
Unfortunately, in order to make that work, all the following would have to be true:. The law is cut and dried on this point. For immigration purposes, an adoption must be finalized before the child turns 16 years of age. And because adoption itself can be a lengthy process, you're probably better off starting when the child is age 15 or younger.
An adoption after the age of 16 might benefit the person in ways unrelated to immigration. For example, it may simplify receiving an inheritance from your estate. But it will not likely help the person get a green card.
In order for an adopted child to receive a green card, the parent must have had legal and physical custody for at least two years while the child was a minor under 18 , and the child must have lived with the adopting parents for at least two years before they file the required I petition with U. You can, in fact, petition a U. Realize, however, that your legal custody won't do anything to legalize the child's U.
A child who is staying in the U. Realistically, the immigration authorities would rarely deport an adopted child unless the child had committed a serious crime.
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