Legal Question in Immigration Law in Washington
adoption
how do I adopt my step son, who is now in the united states and Iam a united states citizen
Asked on 4/10/07, 12:28 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Baoqin Wang
Law Office of Baoqin Wang
Re: adoption
You can file adoption application with your local court.
For immigration purpose, you don't need to adopt him to file permanent residency for him. If you married his mother before his 18th birthday, he can apply for his permanent residency as a step son of US citizen.
Answered on 4/10/07, 11:03 am