3. U.S. Immigration Requirements
Eager to learn more? Then continue reading our list of 6 requirements, costs of adopting a baby from the Philippines. If you wish to adopt a baby from the Philippines, you must meet the eligibility and suitability requirements. This will be determined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Your first step is to file a form with the USCIS, and they charge a fee of $720 USD. An additional fee of $85 USD must be paid for every member of your household who is older than 18. You can find more information about fees on USCIS official website. Reliable information on how much does the entire process of adoption cost cannot be found, although it is safe to say that the numbers for domestic and international adoptions can go anywhere between $4,000 and $30,000 USD.
The Philippines is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, which means that intercountry adoptions in Convention countries are done according to the requirements of this Convention.
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