Posted: July, 2011 in Adoption
The US government recently signed a bilateral adoption agreement with Russia aimed at strengthening procedural safeguards in adoptions between the countries.
The agreement comes more than a year after a Russian boy was sent back to his home country by the US family that adopted him.
Read More of US-Russia Sign Bilateral Adoption Agreement Here
Posted: June, 2011 in Adoption
The Hague Adoption Convention governs intercountry adoptions between the US and other countries party to the Convention.
Adoption cases involving a Convention country that were already in progress at the time the Convention entered into force are called “transition cases.”
Read More of The Hague Adoption Convention & Transition Cases Here
Posted: June, 2011 in Adoption
After submitting a letter of interest in Guatemala’s pilot program to increase intercountry adoptions in 2009, the US has withdrawn its interest.
Why? The US is concerned that the program is not compliant with the Hague Adoption Convention.
Read More of US Backs Off from Guatemala Adoption Pilot Program Here
Posted: March, 2011 in Adoption
Acquiring citizenship is usually the last step of the international adoption process.
The type of visa your child is issued will determine what steps you will need to take to secure US citizenship for your child.
Read More of Does Adoption Lead to Automatic Citizenship? Here
Posted: February, 2011 in Adoption
Intercountry adoption statistics show that more than 11,000 children became a part of US families in 2010.
But how do these adoption statistics compare to recent years?
Read More of International Adoption Statistics for 2010 Here
Posted: January, 2011 in Adoption
Before an intercountry adoption can take place, a child must qualify for adoption under Hague Convention or non-Hague Convention regulations.
What do these regulations entail and why are they in place?
Read More of Hague & Non-Hague Convention Adoption Requirements Here
Posted: August, 2010 in Adoption
If you’re beginning the international adoption process, you’ll find that there are a great many documents that must be translated.
This is a vital part of inter-country adoptions. What are the adoption documents used for? Why must all of them be translated?
Read More of Which Adoption Documents Must Be Translated? Here
Posted: June, 2010 in Adoption
When people think of adoption, they usually think of small children who need loving parents.
But there are occasions when adults need loving parents too — and although it isn’t the most common practice, many US states allow an individual or couple to adopt an adult.
Posted: May, 2010 in Adoption
Each year, thousands of US families adopt children from other countries. But international adoption statistics can vary somewhat drastically from year to year.
How many international adoptions are processed each year? What are the most popular countries to adopt from? What countries don’t allow American families to adopt? Take a look at some of the most popular international adoption statistics!
Read More of International Adoption Statistics & Trends Here
Posted: April, 2010 in Adoption
After an incident involving an adopted Russian boy being “returned” to his home country, Russia froze adoptions of children by US families last week.
The suspension of adoptions from Russia has affected about 3,000 American families who were in the process of adopting Russian children.
Read More of Russia Halts Adoptions by American Families Here
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