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Old 01-15-2004, 07:58 AM
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Unfortunately...

... you have a serious problem.

Even if you complete a totally legal adoption in a country, the U.S. will NOT issue an adoption visa to a child if he/she does not meet the "orphan definition" outlined in the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act. A child who has been living with two married parents is not an orphan under the Act. In most cases, you would have to live overseas with the child before he/she qualifies for a regular visa, since he/she does not qualify for an adoption visa.

Your best bet is to consult an immigration attorney in the U.S. to see if anything can be done.

Sharon
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