Adoption of distant relative for immigration in Phils (split)

[krieg_n_aice 2]

Hello. I am thinking of adopting my distant relative, he lived with me since baby when I was still in PH. His living parents abandoned him since birth. He is now 14 yrs old. Taking care of him now are my parents. If supposing the adoption process is done, my concern is do I still need to live with him for 2 yrs in PH? How can we do that if my husband and I can not leave our jobs here in US.

[Unlockable 7,306]

Hello. I am thinking of adopting my distant relative, he lived with me since baby when I was still in PH. His living parents abandoned him since birth. He is now 14 yrs old. Taking care of him now are my parents. If supposing the adoption process is done, my concern is do I still need to live with him for 2 yrs in PH? How can we do that if my husband and I can not leave our jobs here in US.

That is a sacrifice you will have to make. Also, at 14 you have limited time to complete the adoption procedures as after his 16th birthday no one can petition for him as an adopted child. If you can see in this thread there is also an issue of his biological parents. They may have abandoned him be the US government doesn't care about that. If the parents are still alive that will be a another obstacle to prevent you from immigrating him. One last thing, if your parents are taking care of him now how can you prove that he is better with you? It seems that his true guardians are your parents. You have to prove that YOU have been his guardian. It will look like in immigration eyes that you simply want to use adoption as a way to immigrate him here. Please research the adoption process on here and other sources.

Also, you should look into starting you own thread. You will get more notice of your question.

That is a sacrifice you will have to make

[aaron2020 11,651]

To prevent sham adoptions of relatives for immigration purposes, the US Government have strict guidelines.

If you can't live with the child in the PI for 2 years, then your adopted child will not qualify for a visa.

You will need to make the choice between your jobs and your adopted child.

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Here's an alternative.

1. Your parents adopt the child and live with the child for 2 years.

2. You get US citizenship in the meantime.

3. You petition for one parent. One year for a green card.

4. After first parent immigrates, he/she files for the other parent and the adopted child.

5. By the time the second parent is ready to immigrate, the 2 years living requirement is met.

Edited December 26, 2016 by aaron2020