Sibling adoption

[BB Family 299]

Can anyone provide information or direction to information regarding adopting a younger sibling (age 10) in the Philippines. I’m currently in USA. I entered under k1 and have started the AOS process. Thank you all for any information. 

[Mrs.Herrera 3]

Is your parents dead? If not, then you can't. You cannot legally adopt someone when the parents are still alive

[BB Family 299]

2 minutes ago, Mrs.Herrera said:

Is your parents dead? If not, then you can't. You cannot legally adopt someone when the parents are still alive

One parent is deceased. I’ve seen it done before where a child was adopted when only one parent was deceased... but from an unrelated couple. I’d assume it would be easier for a sibling to adopt than anyone else

[JFH 12,191]

Wait until you are a USC, file a petition for your sibling and around 30 years later an immigrant visa may be available. 

[Mrs.Herrera 3]

1 minute ago, JFH said:

Wait until you are a USC, file a petition for your sibling and around 30 years later an immigrant visa may be available. 

Truth

[JFH 12,191]

1 minute ago, BB Family said:

One parent is deceased. I’ve seen it done before where a child was adopted when only one parent was deceased... but from an unrelated couple. I’d assume it would be easier for a sibling to adopt than anyone else

Adopting is one thing. Adopting for the purpose of immigration is a whole other matter. Many try this route of “adopting” siblings to bypass the very long wait times for F-4 category visas. If it worked, we’d have let you know. 

[Mrs.Herrera 3]

Hope this helps you

[BB Family 299]

Great. Most of your answers felt more like angry 😤 responses as if you were told no before or offended I’m interested in trying to provide my sibling a better life. Thanks for the domestic adoption poster info. I’ll keep researching and provide better information if and when we decide to pursue adoption. I understand the “30” year wait and am by no means trying to bypass anything. I’ve seen a girl as old as 15 adopted and brought here when only one parent was alive. So was asking more for experienced individuals to point me in the right direction not opinionated individuals to shoot down the idea of adopting a sibling. Anyway thanks. 

[payxibka 10,047]

22 minutes ago, BB Family said:

Great. Most of your answers felt more like angry 😤 responses as if you were told no before or offended I’m interested in trying to provide my sibling a better life. Thanks for the domestic adoption poster info. I’ll keep researching and provide better information if and when we decide to pursue adoption. I understand the “30” year wait and am by no means trying to bypass anything. I’ve seen a girl as old as 15 adopted and brought here when only one parent was alive. So was asking more for experienced individuals to point me in the right direction not opinionated individuals to shoot down the idea of adopting a sibling. Anyway thanks. 

For immigration,  there are very strict criteria for eligibility which may be very difficult for you to meet now that you are in the USA and the potential adoptee is not.  It is something like the child needs to be a member of your immediate household for a minimum period of time.  2 years maybe?

[Unlockable 7,315]

48 minutes ago, BB Family said:

Great. Most of your answers felt more like angry 😤 responses as if you were told no before or offended I’m interested in trying to provide my sibling a better life. Thanks for the domestic adoption poster info. I’ll keep researching and provide better information if and when we decide to pursue adoption. I understand the “30” year wait and am by no means trying to bypass anything. I’ve seen a girl as old as 15 adopted and brought here when only one parent was alive. So was asking more for experienced individuals to point me in the right direction not opinionated individuals to shoot down the idea of adopting a sibling. Anyway thanks. 

Nobody is downing the idea of adopting your sibling. In fact, there was not one person that has responded so far with anger.

 They are only posting truth based on immigration laws regarding adoption. Nobody insulted you, nor responded in a negative tone so I don't know where you got the anger from.

 

The problem is that we see this question so often and we have yet to see it be successful. It is unfortunate the situation your sibling is in but there are extremely strict rules when it comes to adopting. And the truth of it is that it is really hard to pull off. The rules of adoption for immigration requires that the child either be an orphan or the parents are deemed too unfit to care for it. Then the adopting person (which would be you) would have to live with the child for 2 years in the child's country. Also, the child has to be under the age of 16 to be adopted for immigration. There are a lot of requirements for adopting and it is just not common because it is not easily done for immigration.

 

We have even had members that adopted but had trouble immigrating the child. They ended up taking care of the child by paying for the child's school and sending money. If you search the forum you will find many post on the subject.

 

I hope this helps you understand.

 

 

 

[Hank_ 9,174]

8 hours ago, BB Family said:

Can anyone provide information or direction to information regarding adopting a younger sibling (age 10) in the Philippines. I’m currently in USA. I entered under k1 and have started the AOS process. Thank you all for any information. 

Start by searching DSWD for info, or contact an attorney in the Philippines.   

 

https://www.dswd.gov.ph/

 

https://deborjalaw.com/philippine-domestic-adoption/

 

Now with that said, the rules,regulations and requirements by the embassy could make immigration a difficult or next to impossible process.

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/child-family-matters/adoption/

 

 

Edited May 9, 2019 by Hank_

[ButterFinger 14]

On 5/8/2019 at 6:06 PM, BB Family said:

Great. Most of your answers felt more like angry 😤 responses as if you were told no before or offended I’m interested in trying to provide my sibling a better life. Thanks for the domestic adoption poster info. I’ll keep researching and provide better information if and when we decide to pursue adoption. I understand the “30” year wait and am by no means trying to bypass anything. I’ve seen a girl as old as 15 adopted and brought here when only one parent was alive. So was asking more for experienced individuals to point me in the right direction not opinionated individuals to shoot down the idea of adopting a sibling. Anyway thanks. 

No one is shooting down your idea, people are merely telling you the reality of your plans.

 

I posted a similar question last month I think. I understand It’s disheartening to hear “it’s impossible” and “accusations” from people who reply, especially when you are genuinely trying to give someone a better life. But the VJ responses I got, same as what you’ve received here, offered the reality of our adoption plans. Ignore the “accusations” don’t take it personally, they’re just explaining the process and how the US will look at our case. 

 

Here’s a link to my post. I don’t know if same rules apply to your sibling, but go through it. It gave me plenty of answers. Good luck!