Adopted child

[zhuccini 0]

Hello everyone who has the same case like this. How what is the process of petitioning your adopted child. The child was 17 yrs old when they start the process of adoption and just finalize recently, now she's 19 yrs old. Can they go ahead and file I-130 or there is specific rules they need to follow first after adoption before they can file the petition?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

The adoption had to be complete before the child was 16 forit to be valid for immigration. The child will never get a visa

[aleful 1,905]

hi

sorry, they can adopt him by law, but that doesn't mean he can get a GC

for immigration purposes, the adoption has to be finalized before he turned 16, so they can't bring him here

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Not possible

[Boiler 43,877]

Is there a maximum age someone can be adopted? Sounds odd at 17?

[aleful 1,905]

hi

it varies on country, even adults can be adopted, but that doesn't mean they can be petitioned

[Boiler 43,877]

Obviously not, just think of the abuse. But begs the question why, inheritance?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Usually an attempt to avoid long immigration waits , but now they have a situation with the wait is forever.

[zhuccini 0]

Thank you all for the reply. I will show your comments to my friend. Very helpful . ☺