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| INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION PROCESS Although each country has specific requirements, the below list will provide you with the general international adoption process information. Sunshine International Adoption Agency will assign an Adoption Consultant who will assist you each step of the way in your adoption journey. |
INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION PROCESS
•Select a country for your adoption Kazakhstan, Poland, Russia, Ukraine , Uzbekistan,
•Complete and return the Application and fee to Sunshine International Adoption Agency.
•Sunshine International will forward an Adoption Service Agreement.
•Complete and return the Adoption Service Agreement and fee to Sunshine International Adoption Agency.
•Sunshine International will send Registration and Dossier Packets with detailed instructions.
•Complete the Registration Packet and return to Sunshine International Adoption Agency.
•File the I-600A with your local USCIS office.
•Begin the Home Study process. Sunshine International will provide Home Study services to Ohio families. Should you reside
outside of Ohio, we can refer Home Study agencies.
•Submit your Home Study to USCIS and await I-171H (Notice of Favorable Petition).
•Begin gathering documents for your Dossier.
•Legalize your Dossier documents. The legalization of Dossier documents is country specific and may include the following:
1. Notarization;
2. Local Certification;
3. Embassy Certification (country specific); and
4. Apostille/Authentication.
•Receive I-171H (Notice of Favorable Petition) from USCIS.
•Send original Dossier and applicable copies to Sunshine International Adoption Agency.
•Sunshine International will submit your Dossier for translation, registration and processing to the country from which you are
adopting.
•The adoption authorities will begin the referral process (if applicable.)
•Receive Referral with information, photo(s) and medical information on your child(ren).
•Accept/decline referral (you may wish to consult with a physician who specializes in international adoption.)
•Arrange travel to your child(ren)’s birth country where the adoption will be finalized. While preparing to travel you may wish to
begin collecting gifts and donations to take with you to the orphanage for the children who will remain behind.
•Receive Travel Invitation (if applicable.)
•Apply for Visa (if applicable.)
•Travel to your child(ren)’s birth country to meet your child(ren) and complete the adoption!
•Sunshine International Adoption Agency Associates will greet you at the airport and assist with all adoption processes until you
depart for the United States. An English-speaking guide may also be arranged to assist with daily activities, which are not related
to the adoption.
•Schedule appointment with the American Consulate to obtain your child(ren)’s Visa(s) and to ensure all appropriate paperwork
has been submitted.
•Return home to the United States with your forever family!
•Complete and return the Application and fee to Sunshine International Adoption Agency.
•Sunshine International will forward an Adoption Service Agreement.
•Complete and return the Adoption Service Agreement and fee to Sunshine International Adoption Agency.
•Sunshine International will send Registration and Dossier Packets with detailed instructions.
•Complete the Registration Packet and return to Sunshine International Adoption Agency.
•File the I-600A with your local USCIS office.
•Begin the Home Study process. Sunshine International will provide Home Study services to Ohio families. Should you reside
outside of Ohio, we can refer Home Study agencies.
•Submit your Home Study to USCIS and await I-171H (Notice of Favorable Petition).
•Begin gathering documents for your Dossier.
•Legalize your Dossier documents. The legalization of Dossier documents is country specific and may include the following:
1. Notarization;
2. Local Certification;
3. Embassy Certification (country specific); and
4. Apostille/Authentication.
•Receive I-171H (Notice of Favorable Petition) from USCIS.
•Send original Dossier and applicable copies to Sunshine International Adoption Agency.
•Sunshine International will submit your Dossier for translation, registration and processing to the country from which you are
adopting.
•The adoption authorities will begin the referral process (if applicable.)
•Receive Referral with information, photo(s) and medical information on your child(ren).
•Accept/decline referral (you may wish to consult with a physician who specializes in international adoption.)
•Arrange travel to your child(ren)’s birth country where the adoption will be finalized. While preparing to travel you may wish to
begin collecting gifts and donations to take with you to the orphanage for the children who will remain behind.
•Receive Travel Invitation (if applicable.)
•Apply for Visa (if applicable.)
•Travel to your child(ren)’s birth country to meet your child(ren) and complete the adoption!
•Sunshine International Adoption Agency Associates will greet you at the airport and assist with all adoption processes until you
depart for the United States. An English-speaking guide may also be arranged to assist with daily activities, which are not related
to the adoption.
•Schedule appointment with the American Consulate to obtain your child(ren)’s Visa(s) and to ensure all appropriate paperwork
has been submitted.
•Return home to the United States with your forever family!
| Sunshine International Adoption Agency A licensed Ohio International Adoption Agency 17601 West 130th Street, North Royalton, Ohio 44133 Call 1-440-582-5780 |
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