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| + | In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to adopt a child from Angola: | ||
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==Age of Adopting Parents== | ==Age of Adopting Parents== | ||
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| + | Prospective adoptive parents must be at least 25 years old and at least 16 years older than the prospective adoptive child. | ||
==Marriage== | ==Marriage== | ||
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| + | Prospective adoptive parents may be married, single, or in a common-law relationship. | ||
==Income== | ==Income== | ||
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| + | None | ||
==Other== | ==Other== | ||
| + | Prospective adoptive parent(s) must be in good physical and mental health, and financially capable of supporting and providing an education for the adopted child. | ||
=Who Can Be Adopted= | =Who Can Be Adopted= | ||
Revision as of 18:46, 7 February 2014
Contents
Hague Convention Information
Angola is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (the Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F).
Adopting in Angola is a complex process. It can take years to identify a child for adoption and to complete all of the required steps and takes an Act of the National Assembly to approve each intercountry adoption. Prospective adoptive parents should note that Angolan adoption laws, which are currently being revised, are very strict. To ensure that the adoption process is completed successfully and in a timely manner, the U.S. Embassy in Angola strongly suggests that prospective adoptive parents consult an Angolan attorney.
U.S. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS
To bring an adopted child to the United States from Angola, you must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines Who Can Adopt under U.S. immigration law.
Additionally, a child must meet the definition of orphan under U.S. law in order to be eligible to immigrate to the United States on an IR-3 or IR-4 immigrant visa.
Who Can Adopt
In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to adopt a child from Angola:
Residency
None
Age of Adopting Parents
Prospective adoptive parents must be at least 25 years old and at least 16 years older than the prospective adoptive child.
Marriage
Prospective adoptive parents may be married, single, or in a common-law relationship.
Income
None
Other
Prospective adoptive parent(s) must be in good physical and mental health, and financially capable of supporting and providing an education for the adopted child.
Who Can Be Adopted
How to Adopt
Adoption Authority
The Process
Traveling Abroad
After Adoption
SOURCE
Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information