IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET GREEN CARD BEING ADOPTED AS ADULT CHILD, HOW COMPLICATED IS THE PROCESS?

Adoption will not automatically make you a United States Citizen because you are over the age of 16 and from Nepal. The United States citizen can adopt you doing an adult adoption however this does not give you entry into the United States, you still have to follow the immigration laws to legally come into the United States, i.e., apply for a visa, etc. The United States Citizen and Immigration Services may not acknowledge the adoption and view it as you trying to circumvent the immigration laws. We are not immigration lawyers and we recommend you consult with one to learn how you can legally enter the United States. Once here legally, we would be more than happy to assist with an adult adoption and then your immigration lawyer can advise you on how to adjust your status if legally possible to get a permanent resident card.

For you to be entitled to get a permanent resident card through an adoption, the I-600 orphan petition had to be filed before you turned 16. There may be other potential ways for you to become a permanent resident, for example, through employment, etc. I practice immigration law and would be glad to discuss this with you. C.J. Lyford [email protected] lyfordlaw.com