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Immigration Services For Youth Being Adopted From Outside The Us | United States Department Of Homeland Security

1240 E 9th St., Rm. 501 Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building, Cleveland, OH 44199

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Hours
M,T,Th,F: 8:00am - 3:45pm. Closed on national holidays.
(877) 424-8374
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voice | Questions about International Adoption

(877) 247-4645
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Fees
Fixed fee to file petitions. Separate fee for required fingerprinting. Individuals can apply for a waiver of fees. Agency may waive fees due to income, age, or disability status of applicant or for any of a variety of reasons. Application for fee waiver available by calling support center or downloading from web site.
Service area
United States
Accepts applications, processes, and rules on changing the status of a child born outside the United States to allow the child to be adopted by a United States citizen. Program is not a source of general information on international adoption.
Last assured
06/10/2025
Providing organization
United States Department Of Homeland Security
Coordinates activities at the state and national level that guard against terrorism, secure the borders of the United States, enforce immigration laws, and improve readiness for response to and recovery from disasters. Includes the Secret Service. The Coast Guard and Federal Emergency Management Agencies are part of this department but are listed as separate agencies.