Oct 11, 2024 · We recognize that many U.S. citizens wish to help and adopt children affected by the conflict in Ukraine. It is important to note that adoption by a U.S. citizen, by itself, does not give a child U.S. citizenship or make them immediately eligible to immigrate to the United States.

Children of All Nations’ expert facilitator has a wonderful relationship with the Ukraine adoption authority and is very experienced in the adoption process of Ukraine. This special relationship allows CAN to offer families excellent service, in every step of the adoption process.

Jun 14, 2023 · Families must first submit their adoption documents (dossier) to Ukraine. Then they are invited to travel to Ukraine to select an orphan child. You will be accompanied to each city by a bi-lingual translator, and our facilitator in Kiev …

Sep 26, 2022 · In the event of mortar, missile, drone, or rocket fire, follow instructions from local authorities and seek shelter immediately. If you feel your current location is no longer safe, you should carefully assess the potential risks involved in moving to a different location.

Who Can Adopt in Ukraine? Families who want to adopt from Ukraine must meet United States and Ukraine adoption requirements. An outline of these requirements is listed below. Age. Adoptive parents must be at least 21 years old and 15 …

CHILDREN AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: The Ukrainian government passed an amendment to its Family Code to require orphans to be at least 5 years old before they are eligible for intercountry adoption. The amendment exempts children with certain special needs, relative adoptions, and sibling adoptions.

Mar 9, 2022 · Many families have previously hosted the child they wish to adopt and hope to find a mechanism to bring the child to the United States until the crisis in Ukraine resolves. We are also hearing from hosting organizations and other humanitarian groups who seek information about how to bring Ukrainian children to the United States outside of the ...

Feb 28, 2022 · Q: How can I begin the process to adopt a child in Ukraine? Information about intercountry adoption, including country specific information, is available on our website, adoption.state.gov. You may also wish to consult with an accredited adoption service provider.

Sep 15, 2022 · Ukrainians who wish to adopt a child can now register for free online using the Diia portal, where they can also download all necessary documents.

The Department of State’s information page on Ukraine Intercountry Adoptions has the most up-to-date information on the status of adoptions involving Ukrainian orphans. Please contact our Adoption Unit at: kyivadoptions@state.gov if you have specific questions regarding obtaining visas for Ukrainian children who have already been adopted.