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All adoptions are finalized in Russia. Both adoptive parents must travel twice and attend the court hearing in the region of a child’s residence. Only one of the parents is required to accompany the adopted child to the US; the other parent may return home after the court hearing, if they wish. The two trips are approximately 2-6 weeks apart, depending on dates set by the court. The first trip lasts 5 days; allowing parents to meet and spend time with children, and to obtain a personal history, medical records, photos and videos that can be brought back to the U.S. for evaluation. The second trip lasts approximately 7-10 days, depending on the region, and includes the adoption court hearing, processing adoption decree documents, and obtaining children’s visas. This second trip culminates in bringing your child (or children home).
I cannot find any agencies that do not require travel for trusiia. Please tell me the name of the agency as my friends were very interested in Russia but the travel was a factor! thanks!
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