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Who Can Be Adopted from Malawi
Source: Wikipedia.org.
In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Malawi has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption: Relinquishment: Adoption cannot take place without the consent of every person who is a parent or guardian, has custody of, or is likely to contribute to the support of the prospective adoptive child.
Abandonment: If the birth parent(s) or other legal guardian(s) are unable to care for the child, the child may be classified as an orphan by Malawi authorities.
Age of Adoptive Child: The prospective adoptive child must be less than 18 years old. Please note that in order for a child to meet the definition of orphan under U.S. immigration law, a Form I-600 petition must be filed while the child is under the age of 16 (or under the age of 18 if adopted or to be adopted together with a natural sibling under the age of 16).
Sibling Adoptions: Adoption of twins is permissible. There are no specific laws or regulations that relate to the adoption of siblings.
Special Needs or Medical Conditions: None.
Waiting Period or Foster Care: There is no specific waiting period.
Caution: Prospective adoptive parents should be aware that not all children in orphanages or children's homes are adoptable. In many countries, birth parents place their child(ren) temporarily in an orphanage or children's home because of financial or other hardship, with the intention of returning for the child when they are able to do so. In such cases, the birth parent(s) rarely would have relinquished their parental rights or consented to their child(ren)'s adoption.
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