Learn about citizenship and other requirements after an overseas adoption.
When your kid arrives in the United States, the first thing you should do is ensure that they get U.S. citizenship. Any kid under the age of 18 becomes a U.S. citizen automatically if he or she resides in the legal and physical care of an American citizen parent, is admitted to the United States as an immigrant for lawful permanent residence, and the adoption is complete. If your kid does not fulfill these standards, you may use Form N-600 to apply for a Certificate of Citizenship.
You may also be obligated to report your child’s health and status to their native nation following the adoption. Some nations have rules that make this illegal for many years after adoption. The nation wants to make sure the youngster is safe and happy. Provisional adoptions are permitted in several countries. Instead of a post-adoption report, the kid and family’s development will be observed before the adoption is completed.
You should ensure that you are prepared to manage the post-adoption obligations of the nation from where you are adopting. Delays in these reports might stymie future adoptions in the United States. It may also prevent your adoption from being completed.
