Can I still immigrate if I was adopted informally by a U.S. citizen?

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Posted 7 months ago

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3 Responses

Luca Rossi

Answered 7 months ago

User

No — only legally finalized adoptions before the age of 16 qualify under immigration law.

Janine Reyes

Answered 7 months ago

User

Informal or cultural adoptions do not establish legal parent-child relationships for USCIS.

Jackson Reed

Answered 7 months ago

User

Legal adoption must be proven through court orders and compliance with Hague/Orphan rules.

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