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You've
done a lot of soul searching and
made the
decision to
adopt
a child. Get ready for an emotional roller coaster, filled
with ups and downs. The main thing we emphasize to our
new parents-to-be is patience. There may be periods of
time when it appears
that no progress is being made on your adoption.
But hang in there!
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This is a very basic checklist of ten steps you must follow
before beginning the adoption.
1. Fill out IAAP application. You can obtain this by requesting
our information packet by e-mail info@iaapadoption.com
2. Contact a home study agency licensed in your state about
scheduling a visit.
3. Download the I-600A from by going to USCIS. The I-600A should be filled out and sent in as soon
as you start your home study. The I-600 will be completed
after the specifics are known about your child. |
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Provide IAAP with the name of the home study agency you
chose so we may provide them with specific items required.
5. Request that your agency send a copy of your home study
to IAAP. |
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6.
IAAP will send the home study, your dossier and our acceptance
to Vietnam. The officials will use the home study
to approve the family for adoption.
7. Vietnam will notify IAAP when a child is available
for adoption.
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After we notify you that
a child is available for you, you will recieve as much medical
information and family history as is available. However,
IAAP can't guarantee that all medical information will be
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At
this time, based on the available information, you can decide
to accept or decline the child. If you decline the child,
you will be put on a waiting list for another child.
9. After your I-600A has been approved by USCIS, you have accepted the referral of a child, and your I-600 has been approved by the USCIS,
at least one of the adoptive parents must go to Vietnam to sign the legal documents and to bring the child
to the United States.
10. After you return, you should begin re-adoption proceedings
in the United States.
Congratulations! You are ready to move on to make your plans. |
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