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| − | [[Adoption]] between the United States and Hong Kong is governed by the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Therefore to [[adopt]] from Hong Kong, you must first be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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| − | In addition to these U.S. requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], Hong Kong also has the following requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]:
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| − | Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] currently living in Hong Kong must be residents of Hong Kong or should offer assurance to the [[Adoption]] Unit that they will be living in Hong Kong for a minimum of 12 months. There are no residency requirements for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] residing in the United States.
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| − | Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must be at least 25 years of age. Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] over the age of 45 will be considered if they are willing to accept older children or children with [[Special Needs|special needs]].
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| − | Both single individuals and married couples are eligible to [[adopt]] from Hong Kong. For single prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], preference is given to single parents with special parental skills, such as nursing or social work skills. Some single parents have found their chances of being approved for [[adoption]] in Hong Kong increase if they agree to [[adopt]] a child with [[Special Needs|special needs]]. Single parents who already have a [[Special Needs|special needs]] child have a better chance of being matched with a [[Special Needs|special needs]] [[adoptee]].
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| − | ==Income==
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| − | Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] will have to prove their income exceeds the Medium Monthly [[Domestic]] Household Income set by the Social Welfare Department. The Medium Monthly [[Domestic]] Household Income requires that after a family has paid all the necessary monthly expenditures (e.g., mortgage, loans, insurance, helper wages, tuition, etc.), a minimum level of funds are left over for incidental expenses. For instance, a family of three must show monthly funds of HK$18,700 and a family of four must show monthly funds of HK23,500. The Medium Monthly [[Domestic]] Household Income is not available publicly. The Social Welfare Department must be contacted directly for specifics. Couples residing outside of Hong Kong must submit their tax returns and complete a questionnaire detailing their financial assets.
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| − | Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] should be in good physical and mental health.
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| − | Back to [[Adopting from Hong Kong S.A.R]]
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