Process

Meet with Counselor to discuss adoption and your family.

Provide initial application for review

Begin your home study with a licensed home study provider.

Receive official acceptance into the program (Requires home study review and approval.)

Make application for USCIS approval.

Meet with Arise Staff for Dossier Prep

Send Complete Dossier for translation

Attend Parent Education Workshop “When Hope has a Name”

Start your immunizations!

Receive Referral. (Normally, within 4-9 months after Dossier submission)

Receive Court Approval (1-6 months post referral)

Prepare final documents and discuss travel.

Pick up your Child!!!  (Normally, 6-8 weeks post court approval)

Ususal length of stay is 5-7 days in country.