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Adopting minor step child who is a perm resident?

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Hello, I am a US citizen by birth. My wife and step son recently received their green cards. I would like to legally adopt my step son (he’s a minor). Can I adopt him as a perm resident or does he have to first be a citizen? Also to what extent do we need consent from the birth father?  He lives overseas (Philippines) and my wife/son have no contact with him. 

 

I apologize if this is the incorrect forum I was unsure where to ask this question. 

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35 minutes ago, R_n_B said:

Hello, I am a US citizen by birth. My wife and step son recently received their green cards. I would like to legally adopt my step son (he’s a minor). Can I adopt him as a perm resident or does he have to first be a citizen? Also to what extent do we need consent from the birth father?  He lives overseas (Philippines) and my wife/son have no contact with him. 

 

I apologize if this is the incorrect forum I was unsure where to ask this question. 

Hi,

 

You are free to adopt. There is nothing needed from an immigration aspect. the child is already a permanent resident. Since there is no further immigration requirement you may want to seek help with adoption from another site that specializes in adoptions in the US.

 

Good luck.

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46 minutes ago, R_n_B said:

Hello, I am a US citizen by birth. My wife and step son recently received their green cards. I would like to legally adopt my step son (he’s a minor). Can I adopt him as a perm resident or does he have to first be a citizen? Also to what extent do we need consent from the birth father?  He lives overseas (Philippines) and my wife/son have no contact with him. 

 

I apologize if this is the incorrect forum I was unsure where to ask this question. 

Not an immigration issue 

YMMV

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