how do i file immigration papers for a child adopted in western samoa?
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First of all be patient it is going to be a complicated process. It’s a very broad subject; I will briefly give you an overview of the topic.\n\n1.  You would need to file a 1-140 petition with the BCIS (formerly INS) in the US to bring the adopted child to US.  With this petition usually following documents are required.\n\na. An adoption degree from the place where adoption took place\n\nb. A home study done in the US confirming that you can bring up the child.\n\nc. Child’s birth certificate if available, Letter from the organization, if you adopted the child through an orphanage or adoption agency confirming the adoption and all the facts relating to the child.\n\nd. Your marriage certificate.\n\nOnce this petition is approved it will first go to National Visa Center in New Hampshire. NVC will ask you to submit an affidavit of support for the child.  You would also need to submit your last 3 years tax returns (1040), proof of employment and your bank statement.  NVC will then forward this petition to the American Embassy or consulate having jurisdiction over the child's place of residence.\n\nAmerican Embassy will then schedule an interview.  Where they would interview you, your husband and would like to see the child as well.  In some cases the embassy also conducts a field investigation to verify facts in the case. If everything is in order they will issue an immigrant visa in the IR-3 category.\n\nOne important thing to note is that the US immigration law recognizes adoption of an orphan or abandoned child only. In case of an abandoned child either the whereabouts of both the parents are not known or the sole surviving parent is unable to care for the child and has irrevocably released the child for adoption.
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Depends on where you live.\nIn California, you need to apply to the local Superior Court, Family Division. (most states are probably somewhat similar).\nDepends on how long you have been involved in the relationship, and the willingness of the birth parent (if he/she is still around) to consent to allowing you (as the step parent) to adopt.\n\nThe social services department may want you to wait until AFTER you are , in fact the step parent before allowing the adoption.\n\nCheck with your local library.  Most have sample copies of the papers that you would need to file - saving money on an attorney.\n\nGOOD LUCK!
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just call your a local elem. school and tell them where you live and they can tell you the district you live in, and where to send your child, then you just go to the school and fill out paperwork, take your rent/home proof of address and childs birth cert. and ssn.
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have  you tried going through the adoption disclosure agency and registering with them.    I'm not sure where you live, but i contacted the one in toronto, On, and they found my birth mother but she didn't want to see me and i haven't seen her in 45 years.  My e-mail address is devon_46@hotmail.com if you need more information about the agency and live in or near the toronto area
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Check with the Mexican Consulate closest to you, but often all you need is an "Apostile" for your designated country. They are issued by the Secretary of State (Washington in your case). This letter and seal is attached to your birth certificate, authenticating it. It often does not need to be translated when it is coming from the United States. (The US requires birth, marriage, etc papers be translated) I married a Mexican many years ago. We had to have his birth record translated/certified, but when we went to Mexico I only had to purchase the "Apostile" for my birth certificate and it was accepted. The same recently applied to my daughter's birth certificate when I was providing documentation for the Consulate of Argentina.  The "Apostile" costs about $26 (at least here in CA).  Good luck!
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Maybe your local child protective services agency can help you. They deal with this sort of thing all the time and can tell you what you need to do. \n\nI would get notarized affadavits/statements from anyone who has information about this man. Also, you can demand a DNA test if there is some doubt about whether he is the father.\n\nGood luck. It sounds like you are the best hope for these children.
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There is no "automatic" way to become a US Citizen unless you are 1) born in the country, or 2) born of US Citizens.\n\nEven adoptive parents have to apply for US citizenship for their children.
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well first you got to have proof that his father is a united states citizen and then you got to send all a copy of his fathers citizenship and your sons birth certificate to the state department in Washington and if they agree with you that your son is the offspring of a us citizen and foreign national.Then your son will be granted United states citzenship papers
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Yes and call your local family and child services someone there will get in touch with the child(ren) social worker and give him/her your information.
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yes you can.  get an immigration lawyer that specializes in adoption because doing it yourself can lead to all sorts of problems.  finding one shouldn't be that big a problem in nyc.
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you need to send to the City Clerk or the Birth Registry\nof the person at the city where they were born.
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First thing check laws in the state you believe this boy was adopted, see if records can be legally opened. Some records can be now! \nFind what hospital, doctor,county anything to help. \n\nMetro Adoption Registry is a great place to go. Any internet registry can help. Also find a local support group. My Aunt found her first son that way.
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Since the adoption is uncontested by your son's father, you may only need a paralegal to prepare the documents.  You may not need an attorney.
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If you mean American children, you can check around with foster family agencies, but those orphaned kids normally go to relatives first, then foster care if there are no appropriate relatives. If you are looking to adopt a child from Iraq, I'd imagine it would be very difficult to secure the proper visas to bring the child into the US.
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Contact an immigration office or look at this website.
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By going to the adoption agency.
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Congrats on wanting to start a family through adoption! I also adopted my daughter as a single mom and find it amazingly rewarding to be a parent (even on my own!)\n\nYou can start by doing a Google search for adoption agencies. Do you want to adopt in the U.S. or internationally? Believe it or not, international adoptions are less expensive, easier for singles, and the process is faster! In a U.S. adoption, you would probably need to find an adoption attorney (and arm AND a leg!). But for overseas adoptions, you should contact an agency that works in the country you are considering.\n\nThe very first step is to get a home study done. The social worker can answer a lot of your questions -- ask her everything you need to know to get started. They are there to help you with the process.\n\nAlso, try "Adopting On Your Own" by Lee Varon (can get it through Amazon or in almost any bookstore). \n\nGood luck!!