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International Adoption — Hague Convention Process
For adoptions from Hague Convention countries, U.S. citizens use the Hague process (Forms I-800/I-800A), which adds protections for the child and birth family.
Currently available · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
U.S. citizen families adopting a child habitually resident in a Hague Adoption Convention country.
Common problems
Sequence matters
Adopting or gaining custody before the I-800 provisional approval can make the child ineligible for this route.