Immigration through Intercountry Adoption
The process varies depending on the origin country.
Intercountry Adoption: Understanding the Hague Convention
This page has general information on adoptions under the Hague Convention, accredited adoption agencies, visa requirements, and more.
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
Immigration through Intercountry Adoption
The process varies depending on the origin country.
Adoption Assistance by State
What is California's definition of special needs? What are the eligibility criteria for California's adoption assistance program? What is the maximum amount a family may receive in non-recurring adoption expense? Does California enter into deferred adoption assistance agreements? What types of postadoption services are available? What mental health services are provided? What is California's process for applying for a fair hearing?
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
Birth Records Self-Help Kit: How Native American Adoptees Can Get Their Birth Records in California
This guide explains what you need to do if you were adopted, you think you are Native American, you live in California and/or were born in California, and you want to enroll in your tribe.
Immigration through Intercountry Adoption
The process varies depending on the origin country.
Intercountry Adoption: Understanding the Hague Convention
This page has general information on adoptions under the Hague Convention, accredited adoption agencies, visa requirements, and more.