After viewing the photo and medical records you can accept this referral or ask for another one. Because a second referral means another wait, most parents accept the first referral they are given. If adopting from China, be aware that only baby girls are available. The length of time involved in the foreign adoption process is due to the numerous requirements of not only the U. S. government but also a foreign government. Our experienced adoption specialists, here and abroad, are highly skilled in handling complicated negotiations and meeting all requirements in the most expedient manner to complete your adoption as quickly as possible.
Many foreign governments allow parents to adopt more than one child at once.
The for- eign costs per child, however, usually remain the same. Parents do realize some savings when adopting more than one child at a time, such as paying only once for traveling costs and agency fees that are only paid once. In some cases, it is desirable or necessary to re-adopt after your return to the United States. For most, re-adoption is completed to establish U. S. paperwork for your child, but does not affect the legality of the initial adoption. In some states re-adoption is necessary to obtain a U. S. birth certificate for your child.