In addition to the USCIS eligibility requirements for prospective adoptive parent(s), the
Please refer to our Children Available for Philippines Adoption page for details on children currently available.
- Citizenship: One adoptive parent must be a
- Age: Adoptive parents must be at least 27 years of age; there must be at least 16 years, but no more than 45 years, difference between the younger adoptive parent and child.
- Marriage Status: Married couples are eligible to adopt if they have been married at least three years; Single men and women are eligible to adopt children six years and older and children with special needs.
- Previous Children: Families with three or more children in the home are not eligible to adopt a child younger than 6 years of age; families must wait one year from the birth or adoption of a child before filing for adoption from the Philippines.
- Health: Medical and psychological conditions or history that disqualify a parent from adopting from the Philippines include:
- diabetes
- BMI over 35
- history of cancer
- major organ transplant
- stroke, myocardial infarction, and/or having a pacemaker
- degenerative muscle disorders
- auto-immune disorders
- any condition that will impede caring for a child.
- pschyiatric disorders
- mood or major depressive disorders
- anxiety disorders
- substance abuse disorders
- sexual disorders
- Religious Affiliation: Parent(s) must demonstrate a relationship of at least 5 years with a religious or spiritual organization.
- Income: There is no minimum income required. However, you must meet the income requirements provided by USCIS for the child to immigrate.
- Criminal History: Applicants with a criminal history of child abuse, violence or domestic violence are not eligible to adopt.
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