[WizardofOz]

We are also a green card holders and were very suprised to learn that we cannot adopt internationally because of American immmigration laws!

The Hague agreement, which the U.S. is now implementing, should theoretically prevent discrimination of an adopted child vs a biological child, That would, in turn, imply a reconsideration of certain immigration laws. Theoretically.

I have contacted agencies, talked with a lawyer, posted a message on this forum (got no response, alas) and the conclusion is: There is a lack of interest in our problem from the side of the general public.

So what can we do now? In our case, although we were strongly opposed to domestic adoption for various reasons (you may PM me about our reasons), we eventually went forward with it and adopted a beautiful baby boy of Cambodian descent. We named him Kiran ("ray of light" in Sanskrit") and he sure lives up to his name!

I am not a Hindu by birth, but over the years I got close to Hinduism. I am member in a Hindu temple and I raise Kiran as a Hindu. He goes to the temple with me and when he will be five, he will go to our Sunday school.

I see no problem with adopting a child of non-Indian heritage and raising him/her according to the Hindu tradition. Kiran's birthparents are Buddhists and they are actually very happy about this!

In view of my positive experience, I encourage you to go forward with domestic adoption if you are considering it.

Please feel free to PM me at any time. I will be more than happy to help you.

Jasmin