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Can I adopt a child from a country that is not part of the Hague Convention?

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…

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Home » FAQs » Can I adopt a child from a country that is not part of the Hague Convention?

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 every step of the orphan process.

Visit our international adoption lawyer page for more detail, or contact us directly to discuss your situation.

Answer by David Joseph Rozas

David Rozas is an experienced criminal and immigration lawyer and one of the founding partners of Rozas & Rozas Law Firm. He has been with the firm since 2004, joining his brother, Greg in practice. David concentrates his law practice on criminal defense and immigration.