This video will provide you with the information who an orphan is and will explain what the characteristics of an orphan under the U.S. Immigration law are. It also includes peculiarities of immigration through the Orphan Process and requirements an adoptive parent must meet to adopt an orphan child. You will also find out all the steps that the adoption process includes. Under the U.S. Immigration law an orphan is a foreign born child, who doesn't have parents. In order to be able to immigrate a child through the Orphan Process, you must be firstly an U.S. Citizen and at least 25 years old (if you aren't married) when you file the Form I-600. If you are married, your spouse should also sign Form I-600 and also adopt the child. It is important that the child undergoes the overseas investigation to prove that the child is an orphan, does not have illnesses or disabilities that are not described in the orphan petition and/or others in order to confirm that the child qualifies for immigration as your adopted child. The more detailed information about this you will see in our video. If the child you want to adopt resides in a country that is included in the Hague Adoption Convention, you must follow the Hague Adoption Process (watch our separate video on this topic). The adoption process of a child from non-Hague countries generally involves six steps. All of them with the proper explanation you will find in our video. Remember: choosing a Licensed Adoption Service Provider is very important in this case.
