Russia is one of the best adoption programs out there. World Links worked in Russia since 1996, we have an NGO registration certificate #2, making us not just the second organization registered overall, but also the first American international adoption agency registered in Russia. We are also the first agency of the new wave of accreditation. Right now, when so many agencies were blacklisted, World Links was, once again, recognized as a leading adoption service provider.

We are accepting applications for this program.

CHILDREN: Boys and girls 8 months to 14 years old at the time of the referral, as well as siblings groups, are looking to be adopted.

PARENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Married couples and single parents may adopt.
• Applicants must be at least 25 years old to adopt.
• It is acceptable to have children already at home.
• There are no religious restrictions.
• At least one parent must be a US citizen.

REFERRAL TIME: You should receive a referral within 9 to 12 months after your documents are registered in the country.

ASSOCIATED EXPENSES:

Homestudy fees:

Homestudy fee is $1500, document expertise fee is $500.
If your Homestudy is prepared by another agency World Links charges $350 review fee.

Adoption expenses in the United States:

Apostillization of your documents	Depends on state; ranges from FREE to $25 per document.
USCIS approval	$670, plus $80 per every household member over the age of 18 for fingerprinting.
FBI clearances	$18 per every household member over the age of 18
State criminal clearance	Depends on state
Sexual abuse clearances	Depends on state
Medical exam	Your medical practitioner's standard fees.
Visa for parents	Visa to Russia is $265 per person + FedEx costs for 10 day processing
Child's immigration visa	US Embassy charges $400 per visa
Child Medical (this is a requirement of the US Embassy in Moscow)	US Embassy approved clinic chargers about $125 per child for evaluation, varies with age

Agency Fee:

Agency Fee is $6,400.00 for all programs.

We are updating this section, please contact us to obtain information about current fees.