What is the process in China?
The exact process differs among the various provinces in China. In general, there are four phases, provincial paperwork, the final adoption, the childs’ passport, and the US INS paperwork. The provincial paperwork provides the final permission to adopt and is done in the provincial capital or a major city. The final adoption may be done in the same location or may require travel to the city where the orphanage is located. The adoption is finalized by a Notary, note that in China, the Notary is a government official with significant authority. When the Notary hands you the completed paperwork, the adoption is final and is recognized as such by both Chinese and U.S. authorities. The last part involving the Chinese authorities is obtaining the Chinese passport and exit visa. This may involve additional travel or may be handled by your travel guide. The final part is the travel to Guangzhou and the INS visa process. After the adoption is finalized, you will complete the forms that were sen
