US domestic adoptions for Americans over seas I also wanted to go this route. I figured that since I am an American citizen there would be no problem. I was...
We are in a similar situation but live in the UK (I'm the American, husband is British). We are resident in the UK but there is a question about whether we are...
Hi Gretchen, I apologize if you're getting this twice, but my email's been acting up. Would you mind sharing what agency you and your husband used for your ...
Genie Godula
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Jun 1, 2009 9:41 am
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Hi all, looking at domestic adoption as an american living EU et what cost do you think? what time frame for 5-8 yr ? we are approved here in EU we wanted 3-5...
Hello everyone, does anyone know which USCIS offices can process a CoC quickly (e.g., less than one week) other than Honolulu? Thanks in advance, Shirley...
Dear Genie, I am surprised by the answers that you got from US agencies, because I was told the opposite. In addition, was told point blank by the french...
Dear Readers, There is a horror film being released on July 24, called Orphan, about a family who adopts an older girl who "is not what she appears to be." The...
Anna Belle Illien signed off on my home study six years ago, and I also got to meet her a few months later when she came to Germany for an adoption forum....
Barbara Pines
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Jun 1, 2009 2:58 pm
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Hi Karen, I spoke to both Adoption Services Associates in Texas and an immigration lawyer recommended by one of the top adoption attorneys in CA. They both ...
Genie Godula
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Jun 1, 2009 3:20 pm
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Hi everyone. I'm sure this has been dealt with here but I couldn't find the answer. Does anyone know where I can find which states will let you do a...
Hi, This is a bit off topic for this board, but I thought I'd try all the same. I'm a US citizen considering a domestic adoption in the states. I would like ...
Genie Godula
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Jun 6, 2009 7:41 pm
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Hi all, we are approved here in Switzerland and can take a child -5-8 any suggestions on agencies ou web sites please? since we are an older couple we have to...
Hi, We filed our N600K with the New York office and both our childrens have been denied citizenship. It think it seems to be a problem with the New York...
Hi everyone! My name is Charity and I'm new to the group. My husband and I are US citizens living in Turkey and are interested in adopting from Ethiopia. We...
Sharon: I am an immigration and adoption attorney. Yes this has happened to some other families. When were the applications denied? I will be glad to talk...
Hi Sharon, I am afraid that I do not have an answer for you but I have a similar concern. I do not see why the NY office should be different than the others...
I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding agencies in the united states that work with americans who live overseas and who want to adopt...
Hi Karen, I have no info on domestic adoption for ex-pats, but you do also have the option of a non-Hague country. Obviously, you have to research to ensure ...
Hello Karen.  We adopted both of our daughters through US domestic adoption. It is definitely possible, and I would be happy to answer more of your...
Karin, If you know of names of adoption agencies, facilitators, or attorneys who have experience doing domestic adoptions for expats, would you be willing to...
Hi We´re looking for a tax accountant/lawyer who is used to working with expats. If there is someone in this group, or if you have a name to suggest that...
Hi I have the 10 Steps to 'Successful International Adoption' book. Its not avaible on this side of the pond so bought it from Amazon.com and had it shipped....
Hi as far as Swiss are concerned its ok for them, where are you approved? BR BC:) www.insurancequestions.ch économiser vos impôts ? Je serais ravi de vous...
Katie and Eugenie, Apologies for the delay – I had a deadline to finish and have been a bit sidetracked. Thank you both for your responses! Eugenie, as the...
American Adoptions in Overland Park, Kansas is a very large agency which handles US domestic adoptions. They are fully Hague certified and are taking on new...
Hi for  information I contacted 30 agencies and the hague has put people in a loop??? they change their advice on a weekly basis? what do you find with the...
Dear Genie, Our first adoption was pre-Hague (finalized April 2009) and was done through Adoption Services Associates in San Antonio, Texas. We are now...
Hi all, I think I'm nearing the finish line in this crazy process and hope to bring my son back to Ireland later this year once I've readopted him in my home...
I don't have any suggestions, but I have a question. I hope I haven't missed something terribly important! Why do you need approval from Switzerland to adopt a...