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To bring an adopted child to United States from The Bahamas, you must 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). Learn more.
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In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective adoptive parents, The Bahamas also has the following requirements for prospective adoptive parents:
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==Residency==
 
==Residency==
  
There are no residency requirements for prospective adoptive parents.
 
  
 
==Age of Adopting Parents==
 
==Age of Adopting Parents==
  
At least one prospective adoptive parent must be at minimum 25 years of age and more than 21 years older than the child except for cases of relative adoption.  The Bahamas requires relatives who pursue adoption to be at least 18 years of age.
 
  
 
==Marriage==
 
==Marriage==
  
Single people as well as married couples may adopt.  According to the laws of The Bahamas it is extremely difficult for single men to adopt girls, though the courts may make exceptions based on special circumstances.
 
  
 
==Income==
 
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==Other==
 
==Other==
 
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=

Revision as of 17:53, 12 February 2014

Hague Convention Information

Who Can Adopt

Residency

Age of Adopting Parents

Marriage

Income

Other

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