Child Arrival Files

• • Adoption Decree (See Sample)
  • Chinese Birth Certificate (See Sample)
  • Abandonment (See Sample)

 Social Security

• • Obtaining a Social Security Card for Your Adopted Child

 Certificate of Citizenship

• • Evidence of Citizenship for Your Adopted Child

  • Certificate of Citizenship arrives by US mail 4-6 months after entry into US (See Sample)

 State Court Validation

• • Court Validation letter(if applicable) and State Birth Certificate

 Post Adoption Reporting

• • Reporting Schedule

  • Picture Requirements

  • 10 Years and Up Essay Form