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Hi there --
I would advise you to talk with the social worker who did your homestudy in your state, as this really depends on the laws of the state where you live.
In many states you will need to petition the court for what is called "re-adoption" -- where the state court reviews your Guatemalan adoption docs and issues a U.S. adoption decree. This decree will also allow you to change your child's name, if you want. Once you have the US adoption decree, you should be able to get a birth certificate for your child in your state, then you can apply for a SS card, a US passport and a Certificate of Citizenship.
This is just a brief explanation; PLEASE speak with your social worker for specific instructions for your state.
Good luck!
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Alex
mom to Thomas (Guatemala)
dob 2/11/03
and mom to Elizabeth "baby Lily" (Guatemala)
dob 11/8/04
The truly simple way of presenting Christianity is to do it. -- Soren Kierkegaard
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I help families who are adopting from Guatemala prepare dossiers thru my agency...
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