Adoption

The process of completing and submitting an application for a green card (lawful permanent resident status) through adoption can be both costly and confusing. Only United States citizens may adopt a child in the United States. For married couples, at least one of the adopting parents needs to be a United States citizen in order to adopt a foreign child. The child also needs to be legally available for adoption. The application requirements and procedures to apply for US citizenship by adoption are different for orphaned and non-orphaned children. The adoption of foreign born children involves a three step process, similar to that used for family-based petitions. Quota restrictions may apply, depending on the native country of the adopted child.

Millar & Smith, PLLC offers full service representation when adopting a child abroad, or when seeking immigration benefits for a child that has already been adopted. We will guide the process through agencies in the foreign country, the U.S. consulate and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Contact us to find out more about our services or to start your case.