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Uscis shared that it made the decision to update its policy manual to clarify how prospective adoptive parents can complete the process to foster a child under the Hague Convention.
Based on the above, the agency committed to comply with the standards and principles of the Hague adoption convention, which, among its main guidelines, is the safeguard the interest of children.
It is worth remembering that the adoption agreement came into force in the United States in 2008 and that thanks to this US citizens can carry out a process to adopt a minor who resides in a foreign country to be part of this agreement that includes more than 100 nations.
This process is carried out through form I-800A, or Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country. If Uscis approves the case, then the next step will be to file Form I-800, or Petition to Classify a Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative, this to evaluate the child’s eligibility as an adoptee.
Uscis announced changes to the process of adopting a minor under the Hague Convention.
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Who can adopt a minor under the Hague Convention?
In addition to submitting the corresponding request to Uscis, Potential adoptive parents must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Be a habitual resident of the United States.
- If you are not married, you must be at least 24 years old when you file your Form I-800A, and at least 25 years old when you file your Form I-800.
In turn, Uscis explained that for a child may be classified as eligible for adoption under this agreement must meet the following requirements:
- Be under 16 years of age at the time Form I-800 is filed.
- Be a habitual resident of a country on the Hague Convention list.
- Have qualified as eligible for adoption by the central authority of your country of origin and have all approvals.
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