How Can We Bring My Nephew to the U.S. If We Adopt Him?

Question:

We are U.S. Permanent Residents ,and we want to adopt my nephew of 9 years old from our home country. How can we bring my nephew to the U.S. if we adopt him?

Answer:

The conditions for the immigration petition for your adopted child are:

1) Adoption occurs prior to the 16th birthday of the child;
2) Two years residence with the child;
3) Two years custody over the child by you; and

4) The adoption must be finalized.