AdoptInternational: International Adoption Programs Comparison Chart |
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| Parent Requirements |
Available Children |
Referral Time |
Foreign Country Process Time |
Travel | Orphanage/ Foster Care |
Total Agency/ Foreign Fee |
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Azerbaijan |
Azerbaijan and Guatemala Programs on hold. |
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Guatemala |
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Kazakhstan |
Married couples and single women may adopt. Generally, children can be placed with parents whose ages range from 25 up to their early 50’s. | Mostly children 5 years and older | 2-4 months after completion and submission of dossier. | Approximately 6-7 weeks after travel to Kazakhstan. | Both parents must travel 1sttrip (3-4 weeks). One or both parents may stay or travel for 2ndtrip. (7-10 days) | Orphanage | $18,500 -$21,500 |
Kazakhstan |
Married couples and single women may adopt. Generally children can be placed with parents whose ages range from 25 to the mid-50's. | Infants to 3 years of age. | 2-4 months after completion and submission of dossier. | Approximately 6-7 weeks after travel to Kazakhstan. | Both parents must travel 1sttrip (3-4 weeks). One or both parents may stay or travel for 2ndtrip. (7-10 days) | Orphanage | $25,000 -$28,000 |
Liberia |
Liberia Program on hold. |
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Additional International Adoption Processing Fees |
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Home Study: | $800-$2,500 ($1,500 if completed by A.I.) | Travel/Airfare |
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| INS I-600A | $670 Fingerprints ($80/each adult in home) | Hotel Accom | Varies | |||||
| Document processing | $500-$2,600 (depending on program) | DNA Testing | $700 (Guatemala only) | |||||
| Physicians Exam | $85 | Visa | $400 | |||||
| Intl Surcharge | $1,000 (if outside US) | US Federal Tax Credit | ($10,360) | |||||
Programs experience change continually and often without notice. Fees and program timelines and requirements change. Contact our office for the most up to date information on programs.
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