Bringing Stepchild (by adoption) to US

[bdglen 31]

1 hour ago, jan22 said:

I should have included this in my last post, but wanted to note that if you check out the website I provided and look at "Who Can Be Adopted" you will see that Colombia allows for direct relinquishment for adoption to a family member in certain cases (not all countries do). That might be the only way to proceed in this case -- starting a new process that meets all of the requirements for both adoption and immigration to the US.  If your husband does not even have legal custody at this point, it seems that hIs adoption case is not very far long anyway.

I looked at the link you provided and agree, the best route may be through direct relinquishment. More research is now necessary, Thank you.

[jennifergreen 1]

7 hours ago, bdglen said:

I looked at the link you provided and agree, the best route may be through direct relinquishment. More research is now necessary, Thank you.

Good luck and hope the adoption process will be settled fast so you can bring the child in the US as soon as possible.

[jan22 3,052]

15 hours ago, bdglen said:

I looked at the link you provided and agree, the best route may be through direct relinquishment. More research is now necessary, Thank you.

Strongly suggest that your research includes at least a consult with a good international adoption lawyer -- you not only have to figure out how to adopt but also how to do it so it meets all of the US immigration requurements.  As I indicated before, I don't think this a DIY-type case.