Russia Adoption Program: The Process

Current average waiting time for a referral is 0-4 months, although it may be longer for a sibling group. After accepting a referral, families will make two trips to Russia. Most children are ready to travel to the US within 4-6 months of being matched with their family.

Re-Fingerprinting Request

Are your fingerprints up to date? The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service (CIS, formerly BCIS/INS) regulations state that fingerprints must be no more than 15 months old at the time of I600 filing for child's immigrant visa. Read more and learn how to ensure that your fingerprints are current.