|
Country
|
Parental
Age(s) |
Average Length
of Time to Complete Adoption |
Length
of Stay "In-Country" |
Available
Children |
Country Fees |
|
Guatemala
|
Married
couples and single females. Adoptive parent(s)
should be at least 25 years old. |
Not currently accepting new cases. |
3 to 5 days. |
Infants from birth are available. Siblings and/or 2 children may be adopted at same time. |
Estimated $20,000* |
|
El
Salvador |
Married couples at least 25 years of age and married at least five years. Single
women over 25 allowed. |
Ranges from 12-24 months |
Ranges from 14- 21
Days |
Referrals have been from 6 months old. Expect up to 6 months before U.S. homecoming. |
Estimated
$16,500* |
|
Russia
|
Married
couples and single women are acceptable.
One parent must be at least 25 years of age. |
Generally 12 months |
Two
trips are usually required ranging from 7-12 days each. |
Approximately 14 months of age and older. |
Estimated from $13,000. Low risk payment structure.* |
|
Kazakhstan
|
Married
couples and singles are eligible. Must be at least
25 years of age. |
12-14 months. After completion of your dossier, you should expect to travel within 2 or 3 months. |
3 to 8 weeks, depending upon length of time taken to identify child in Kazakhstan. |
From
6 months to 12 years old. Infants are generally available. Adoption of a special needs child can be expedited. |
Estimated
$12,000 to $16,000, depending on region* |
|
China
|
Married
couples and single women accepted. One parent
must be under 45 to adopt an infant. |
Ranges from 20-24 months. |
12-15
days depending on the time necessary to obtain
finalized adoption order and travel visa from
the U.S. consulate. |
From
about 8 months old. Infants are generally available.
Adoption of a special needs child can be expedited. |
Estimated
$13,000* |
|
Ukraine
|
Married couples and single women are acceptable. One parent must be at least 25 years of age. |
9-12 months |
Approx. 3 weeks for children 3 years of age and older.
Approx 3-6 weeks for younger children.
|
From
14 months and older. |
Estimated
$16,000 Lower risk payment structure.* |
