Where do we start?

[Mike E 11,739]

Thanks for lesson, and FYI the term barrister is used in Canada. Gowns even. No wigs though.
 

The point is the use of term barrister means a U.S. immigration attorney was not consulted before commencing the adoption, and so now we have yet another messy international adoption.

[Redro 4,611]

Calling @Family I believe she might be able to advise on how to move forward with adoption. 

 

@DoubleK DCF is not offered in every country. DCF now is also only if there are exceptional circumstances - and some embassies do not always take on "job offer" as a reason to DCF if the consulate is overwhelmed with cases. Before you start, I would write to the Ghana consulate to see if they accept DCF filing with exceptional circumstances. If not- you will want to probably file for your husband ASAP. Ghana is currently taking about 3 years from filing to interview. Not sure if you are allowed to file for your child now. But, I would consult with an American immigration lawyer to help you make sure you can move with your child to the US. And the best time to file for the child. 

[Boiler 45,499]

2 hours ago, Mike E said:

Thanks for lesson, and FYI the term barrister is used in Canada. Gowns even. No wigs though.
 

The point is the use of term barrister means a U.S. immigration attorney was not consulted before commencing the adoption, and so now we have yet another messy international adoption.

That was my assumption, especially when added to the DCF comment. A Barrister normally would not get involved in a simple adoption situation but there may be local variants.

 

To me this is not a DIY case, my assumption is that they will need to do the legal and physical custody first and then file. There may be other complications. Not sure.

[Boiler 45,499]

1 hour ago, Redro said:

Calling @Family I believe she might be able to advise on how to move forward with adoption. 

 

@DoubleK DCF is not offered in every country. DCF now is also only if there are exceptional circumstances - and some embassies do not always take on "job offer" as a reason to DCF if the consulate is overwhelmed with cases. Before you start, I would write to the Ghana consulate to see if they accept DCF filing with exceptional circumstances. If not- you will want to probably file for your husband ASAP. Ghana is currently taking about 3 years from filing to interview. Not sure if you are allowed to file for your child now. But, I would consult with an American immigration lawyer to help you make sure you can move with your child to the US. And the best time to file for the child. 

Not sure any take a job offer, can not remember any? A Job requiring short notice relocation I think is the norm. Feels unlikely here.

 

I think, focus on think, that they would be best to wait until they can also file for the child.

 

Definitely Lawyer time.

[Family 3,988]

13 hours ago, Mike E said:

Thanks for lesson, and FYI the term barrister is used in Canada. Gowns even. No wigs though.
 

The point is the use of term barrister means a U.S. immigration attorney was not consulted before commencing the adoption, and so now we have yet another messy international adoption.

 

[Family 3,988]

The inter country adoption process via I-600/I-601 A still a little complex Ben for non convention adoptee orphan ..w home suitability studies..etc m not to mention big legal fees of immigration attorneys . 
The OP could continue on her path , complete adoption and try DCF for husband ‘s I-130 only and ask for Humanitarian Parole for infant  . If granted , OP can satisfy the 2 year physics/legal custody from within US and then file I-130/I-485

[Boiler 45,499]

This is my favourite Barrister, wig on the stand to the left.

 

 

[DoubleK 1]

Once again thank you all for your input, I appreciate your time and effort.

 

After reading the responses, I felt somewhat compelled to clarify a few things:

1. A Barrister = Lawyer here. They are also referred to as Solicitors of the Supreme Court. 
2. We adopted w/o an immigration focus, just the child’s immediate needs for safety and care. The decision to immigrate came after introducing the child to his/her overseas family and friends.
(I’m using the terms him/her interchangeably to provide some anonymity for the baby).

 

3. DCF is still an option here in Ghana. 
 

 

 

 

[DoubleK 1]

On 8/6/2023 at 1:02 PM, Mike E said:

Thanks for lesson, and FYI the term barrister is used in Canada. Gowns even. No wigs though.
 

The point is the use of term barrister means a U.S. immigration attorney was not consulted before commencing the adoption, and so now we have yet another messy international adoption.

Messy? For whom? The adoption was not contingent on immigrating to the US.  Initially, we didn’t even take it into consideration because we had no short or long term plans to relocate to the US. 

 

If I choose to eventually file, I’m sure the path will be clear, if they are not granted visa’s, that’s also ok.

We are not a  ‘USA or bust’ family, all is well with us here.