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| Many electronic resources exist that can help you obtain information and forms that you need in the adoption process. The following is a list of websites that we have found to be most beneficial and reliable. | ||||||||
ADOPTION INFORMATION |
Embrace A Child - Ukrainian Adoptions LLC. strives to streamline the adoption process by making it as a predictable, comfortable, and as stress-free as possible. Let us help you begin your journey of completing your family.
Thank you for visiting our web site.Please contact us today.Roman Kwit, Adoption Facilitator Specialist(office) 330-659-2123(mobile) 330-590-0373 Facilitator@embraceachild.com |
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| US Citizenship and Immigration Services Immigration Forms | The "Immigration Forms" page of this site lists all of the immigration forms you may need, including the I-600 form. | |
| FORM I-600, Petition To Classify Orphan As an Immediate Relative | Form I-600A is filed by the U.S. citizen who is adopting the child to classify an alien orphan who either is, or will be, adopted by a U.S. citizen as an immediate relative of the U.S. citizen to allow the child to enter the U.S. Download I-600 (171KB PDF) | |
| FORM I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition | This form is used by USCIS to adjudicate the qualifications of the applicant(s) as prospective adoptive parents. Filing this form will generally speed up the part of the processing relating to the qualifications of the prospective adoptive parent petitioner(s). Download I-600A (146KB PDF) | |
| United States Embassy in Ukraine - American Citizen Services > Adoptions Page | This site is the general information site at the US Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. It contains all the content and steps needed for your Ukrainian adoption. The Adoptions area of this site provide a great reference of documents and items needed for the US Embassy in order to finalize the adoption and to get the necessary documentation to come to the US with your new child. There are forms, general information and other facts that can be useful as a guide throughout your adoption process. | |
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United States Embassy in Ukraine |
The Adoption Checklist provides a summary of documents that are required by the Embassy for the orphan immigrant visa application package. It is strongly encouraged to fill out all immigration visa forms ahead of the meeting at the Consular section. This will expedite the process. | |
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US Department of State
International Adoption Booklet (at page bottom) |
This site will give you some good information on the process and what documents may be needed. It is not particularly good for keeping up to date with events but nonetheless gives you some good information. | |
| US Internal Revenue Adoption Tax Credit | Adoption tax credits may be available to defray some adoption costs. Prospective adoptive parents can find information about tax rules regarding adoption at the IRS website. Additionally, several states have enacted State tax credits for families adopting children from the public child welfare system in that State. Some are restricted to adoptions from foster care, while others are not. | |
Joint Council on International
Children's ServicesBack to Top |
Joint Council on International Children’s Services is the oldest and largest affiliation of licensed, non-profit international adoption organizations in the world. The web page gives you information on child welfare organizations, parent support groups, and medical specialists with an interest in international adoptions. The web page also gives you updated information on Ukraine as well as other countries. For the JCICS page on Ukraine, see here: http://jcics.org/Ukraine.htm. | |
HEALTH INFORMATION |
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US Center for Disease Control (CDC) |
Questions regarding vaccination requirements in different countries. Good resource on this type of information and on descriptions of the diseases. As always please consult with your physician before traveling to any foreign country. | |
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WEB MD
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Good informational web page on any medical questions that may arise or just definitions on medical ailments. As always please contact your physician for any further information. | |
UKRAINE INFORMATION |
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| KYIV CITY GUIDE - The Capital of Ukraine | Nice website about what to see
in Kyiv, shopping, restaurants, pictures. A nice overview to get acquainted
with the capitol of Ukraine. Also contains recommended links to other sits
of interest. Information and links for other cities (Lviv, etc.)
There is some down time during your adoption process. This page may give you some ideas for different things that you may want to see and do while staying in Ukraine. |
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BRAMA – Gateway Ukraine
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Website covers everything from news, religion, entertainment, sports, cultural items and much more for the country of Ukraine. | |
| Great information on Ukrainian Travel. Also they are very well versed in making any reservations and accommodations when traveling to Ukraine. One of the first travel agencies focusing on Ukrainian travel. | ||
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| US Embassy of Ukraine – Adoption Citizens Service email adoptionskiev@state.gov | Questions regarding adoptions can be emailed to the US Embassy and they will try to answer any questions that you may have. | |
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Royalton Travel Agency Lucy Balasko (440-237-0404) |
Very knowledgeable, responsive and helpful agent who really uncovers every angle to get you the best flight for the best price. She is a consolidator and usually has some great rates for Ukraine travel. | |
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