Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
Adopting a nefew
I wanted to know if i can adopt my adult nefew but he is not a US citizen. He was had a horrible childhood and we would like to bring him here to the USA legally and make him a part of our family.
thank you
Asked on 8/08/01, 3:58 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Larry L. Doan
Law Office of Larry L. Doan
Re: Adopting a nefew
He's way too old to be adopted, as far as bringing him over here as a "child" of yours. The main problem is that the adoption must have occurred before the child is 16.
Liem Doan, Esq.
Answered on 8/10/01, 1:58 pm