WAITING CHILDREN
Sixty percent of the children in Chinese orphanages are children with special needs. Their needs can range from minor correctable disabilities to major uncorrectable disabilities. A small portion of these children receive the necessary surgeries and rehabilitative services to improve their futures.
China has selected only a few agencies in the United States to find homes for these children.
PARENT ELIGIBILITY
Married couples 30-55 years of age.
Single Females 30 and are under 50
No more then four children in the home under the age of 18.
Able to stay in China for approximately 10-14 days.
Parents must complete a home study evaluation.
Parents need to meet CCCWA requirements.
One parent must be a US Citizen.
ESTIMATED WAIT TIME
Three – four months for dossier preparation & USCIS approval
Six to ten months to travel
Estimated Total: 7-11 months
*Please note that this timeline will begin once you find a child on the waiting list and receive approval for their file.
ADDITIONAL FEES
Home Study Varies by performing agency
Post Placement Reports Varies by performing agency
USCIS Application $720
Passports, state certification, airfare, fingerprints, physical, proof of citizenship, child’s visa Fees Will Vary
AGENCY FEES
Application Fee $150
Program Fee $3,500
Dossier Processing $3,500
In-Country Fee $3,000
Orphanage Donation $5,000
In-Country Travel $4,500-$6,000
To review China adoption requirements please click HERE. To download an application please click HERE.