possible adoption

[markandrizzatyler 14]

My wife has been taking care of her niece for years , she and I have spoken about adopting her in the philippines. I am not sure if we would/could follow the same immigration process as we did for my wife and daughter. I am also not sure of any complications that may arise . My daughter and her cousin( my wifes niece ) have grown up since they were babies so my daughter is really having a difficult time with leaving her behind. Any insight to this type of situation would be greatly appreciated .

[Jojo92122 1,924]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/611759-adopting-a-niece-from-the-pi/page-3?hl=%2Badoption#entry8328500

[Unlockable 7,315]

Adoption comes up quite often here. If you have a chance do a search.

It is NOT as easy as you may think. And quite often it is not doable for immigration purposes. Most end up just sending money back home to the child to continue supporting.

[markandrizzatyler 14]

I don't think it will be easy at all . We will be doing more research , we dont need easy just possible . after having read that thread in Jojos link i am even more confused . thanks for the replies

[Jojo92122 1,924]

It would only be possible to get your adopted child an immigration visa if you can meet at least these two conditions;

1. Finalize the adoption before the child's 16th birthday.

2. After the adoption is finalize, you and your wife would need to go to the Philippines to live with the child for 2 years.

[Unlockable 7,315]

If you are confused you can ask questions here. That is what we are here for.

To summarize, in order to adopt...

- The child would have to be an orphaned or abandoned with no form of support.

- The adoption process must be COMPLETED PRIOR to the child turns 16 years of age.

- The adopting parents must live with the child in his/her country for a period of two years.

Those are the main issues and even if you satisfy those you would still have to go through the immigration hurdle. What exactly are you confused on? Maybe we can clear it up.

[markandrizzatyler 14]

If you are confused you can ask questions here. That is what we are here for.

To summarize, in order to adopt...

- The child would have to be an orphaned or abandoned with no form of support.

- The adoption process must be COMPLETED PRIOR to the child turns 16 years of age.

- The adopting parents must live with the child in his/her country for a period of two years.

Those are the main issues and even if you satisfy those you would still have to go through the immigration hurdle. What exactly are you confused on? Maybe we can clear it up.

Got it now found what you are explaining on state dept. web site , So basically we spend two years in PH after adoption then I-130 process . I will love it but need to talk to Mrs. Tyler about this

[JFH 12,191]

*~*~*moved from "CR-1 spouse visa case filing and progress reports" to "bringing family members" where this question is often discussed*~*~*

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

The key hurdle to overcome is the biological parent issue. If both/either parents are still living then regardless of if u adopt then they do not qualify for immigration.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,417]

The key hurdle to overcome is the biological parent issue. If both/either parents are still living then regardless of if u adopt then they do not qualify for immigration.

There are 3 routes for immigrant visa for an adopted child, as I understand it : Hague, non-Hague and I-130. For Hague and non-Hague the child needs to be an orphan.

For I-130, being an orphan is NOT a requirement, but living with the child for 2 years after the adoption is final IS a requirement.