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  • Nov 22, 2007, 12:41 PM
    devonA
    Questions about adoption
    I'm a canadian citizen that grew up in the states but I recently just moved back and now we have a family friend that would like to adopt me so I can get american papers. How does that work and how long does the whole process take?
  • Nov 22, 2007, 12:42 PM
    Fr_Chuck
    What is your age ? You said you "grew up" in the states. If you are over 18, normally you can not be adopted.

    If you are under 18, your canadian parents would have to be willing to sign over all rights to the adoptive parents and there would be home inspections and the such needed to show they can provide a good home and education for you
  • Nov 22, 2007, 12:59 PM
    devonA
    I am 16 years old.
  • Nov 22, 2007, 01:11 PM
    Fr_Chuck
    What has your parents said about this idea ?
  • Nov 23, 2007, 11:03 AM
    devonA
    They brought it up first. And I'm going back to indianapolis to live with the family friend to finish at the high school I was at before we moved here in September. So after that we mau begin the process
  • Nov 23, 2007, 03:22 PM
    shygrneyzs
    Why be adopted at this age? Are you looking for this because of citizenship?
  • Nov 26, 2007, 08:48 AM
    devonA
    Well kind of but if I'm going to be in the states why not, I was raised there and everything. Plus when I go back to indianapolis, I want to be able to work and get my driver's license , etc.

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