No, you do not need to.
Any changes to be made to the birth records and birth certificates are called amendments to the Birth Record. After adoption has been adjudged, amendments need to be made to the Birth Record of the child which will require an issue of a new Birth Certificate to the newly adopted child. Continue reading After adoption in Ukraine my child needs a new Birth Certificate with my name as a parent on it. But my child was born in Crimea. Do I have to travel there to receive it?
Yes, you can.
A citizen of a different country (alien) can adopt in Ukraine a child who is a national of Ukraine on the general basis set forth in the Family Code of Ukraine.
A child who is a national of Ukraine may be adopted by an alien if/after the child has been registered at the State Department for Adoption of Ukraine. Such registration must be for a period of one year in order to allow Ukrainian nationals chose this child for adoption. If the adopter is a child’s relative, such adoption may be effected prior to this time-limit.
Four thousand orphans left on the territory of annexed Crimea were given Russian citizenship without their consent. Representative of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights on the rights of the child, Oksana Filipishina, stated that Russia abused children’s rights, guaranteed by Chapter 8 of UN Convention. Continue reading Which citizenship are Ukrainian orphans in Crimea after Russian annexation of this territory?
With the adoption field often suffering from a shortage of healthy newborns and a surplus of parents eager to adopt, this field is rife with opportunities for illegal activity, so it is vital that you know the law or have such an important legal advice. Continue reading What constitutes an illegal adoption?
Does a foreign-born child adopted by a U.S. citizen automatically become a U.S. citizen?
A child adopted from another country by a United States citizen in an international adoption does not automatically become a U.S. citizen. There are certain steps that the adoptive parent(s) must take in order to ensure the citizenship of the child. Continue reading Does a foreign-born child adopted by a U.S. citizen automatically become a U.S. citizen?
We strongly believe that each child deserves to live in a loving nurturing family to reach his greatest potential.
Whether you are the beginners or are going though the journey of adoption, or building a family, we hope you will find this information helpful and useful.