Can my husband and I adopt a child in the Phillipines through a private adoption?

You are correct and have reason to be concerned about this adoption. Adoption of a child from the Philippines by U.S. citizens is governed by the...

I want to adopt my 12 yr old cousin from mexico? how do i go about it?

Mexico is a party to the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption. (HAC) Therefore generally any adoption of a child from Mexico will be governed...

How to change my last name to my husband's last name in all immigration forms? He is a USC and I came with B-2 visa.

By the way, generally in Pennsylvania you may change your last name to your husband's last name as a result of marriage by "usage" that is, just...

Can I adopt a child who live in the US illegally?

Some important questions include the age of the child, whether she entered the U.S. legally (as opposed to "overstaying" a visa) and where the...

Can you adopt a Mexican National in the USA if they are here illegally?

Mexico is a party to the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption. (HAC) Therefore, before you start the process of adopting your sister you...

Whom to show as financial support sponserer for my student visa

You definitely should definitely include your parent’s financial information as well as the financial information of the other person who will be...

I answered a similar question about 8 months ago. I have copied it below with some changes. International adoption can be very complicated as...

I am a us citizen and my husbad is not he has a son in mexico that the mother wants to sign over to me is it possible.to gethere

Your question is difficult to answer without more information. However, from a U.S. immigration standpoint, it is possible that you could petition...

Adoption of a Non US citizen in the custody of the state of Florida a International or Domestic adoption?

There are two important issues in your case that you should be aware of before you proceed with her adoption. Guatemala is a party to the Hague...

International Adoption - Detained by police, questioned, released over 20 years ago. Do I need to disclose for I600 A purposes?

You should definitely disclose this, whether or not it will show up in your FIB or other clearances. Explain it to your social worker and she can...