Does Rozas Law Firm offer a free consultation for adoption visa cases?

Yes. We offer free consultations for adoption-based immigration cases. Call us at 225-341-6945 or submit a contact form on our website to schedule your consultation with an experienced international adoption lawyer today.

In some cases, families can still petition for an adopted child through Form I-130 as an immediate relative. Eligibility depends on the specific circumstances of the adoption and how U.S. immigration law defines the parent-child relationship. Visit our international adoption lawyer page for more detail, or contact us directly to discuss your situation.

Yes. The non-Hague orphan process uses Forms I-600A and I-600. The child must meet the INA definition of an orphan, which carries specific legal requirements around parental status and the child’s age. A number of active international adoption programs operate in non-Hague countries. Our attorneys can assess whether your child qualifies and walk you through…

Both visas result in the child entering the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident with automatic citizenship, but they apply to different adoption processes. The IR-3 is issued for completed adoptions from non-Hague countries. The IH-3 is issued for completed adoptions from Hague Convention countries. The forms, agencies, and procedures involved are different for each,…

You are not legally required to hire an attorney, but the process is complex enough that most families benefit significantly from professional representation. USCIS itself cautions prospective parents that accredited adoption service providers cannot offer legal advice or represent them before the agency. An immigration adoption lawyer handles what a service provider cannot: legal strategy,…

Processing times typically range from six months to well over a year. The timeline depends on the adoption pathway (Hague vs. non-Hague), the child’s country of origin, and current USCIS workloads. Hague and non-Hague cases move on different tracks. Our attorneys give you a realistic timeline estimate during your consultation based on the specific facts…