Saturday, November 15, 2008

International Adoption information

Below is a list of various Countries that are accepting applications for adoption and basic wait times and travel information. Keep in mind that it can vary from agency to agency and that this is very basic. None of the information is set in stone and you should be sure to check with your agency on exact time frames and rules.

Ethiopia
Married couples and single women may apply
2-7 months for referral with some children available immediately upon completion of Dossier
One week stay - only 1 parent must travel
9-12 average months from start to finish

China
28-32 months for referral of non special needs child
Shorter time frames for couples adopting special needs children
2 weeks spent in China to complete adoption

Married Couples may apply

Rwanda
1-6 months for a referral

Russia
8-12 months from completion of paperwork to referral
2 trips needed to complete adoption
Both parents must travel
First trip approximately 1 week
Second trip 14-21 days
2-4 months between trips
Married couples and Single women can apply

Ukraine

2-4 referrals to choose from once in country
Sometimes 2 trips is required to complete adoption
Usually spend 4-6 weeks in country
Approximately 15 months to complete an adoption

Kazakhstan
Couples and single females may apply
More then one referral to chose from once in country
2 trips required
3-4 weeks in country on first trip
5-7 days during second trip

Columbia

18 months to referral from completion of documents
both parents must travel but one may return home after 1 week in country
4-6 week stay in country

1 comment:

Leandra Golub said...

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