What documents are required in the dossier?
• A homestudy by an approved social work (notorized & authenticate) • I-171H – Preapproval from USCIS (formerly INS) granting permission to immigrate the child • Birth certificates (authenticated) • Marriage certificate (if applicable) (authenticated) • Financial statement (notarized and authenticate) • Letter from your employer verifying your employment with salary stated (or CPA’s letter of self-employment) or letter stating non-employment (notarized and authenticated) • Medical report from doctor stating the applicants health (China is looking for specifics on this so contact your agency before you have this done) (notarized and authenticated) • Police clearance letter (notarized and authenticated) • Copy of adoptive parent(s) passport • Family life photos • Other documents required by your homestudy provider – including three letters of reference, divorce decree (if applicable-must be authenticated) 5) What can we expect our travel plans to look like? Every adoption trip is unique
