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 |
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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 |
Foreign country program expenses:
International Program Fee of $18,300.
Expenses incurred in care of the child:
At present this category of expenses is not associated with the Russian Adoption Program
Translation and document expenses:
The amount is $2000.00, it is already included into the International Program Fee
Contributions to child welfare service programs in the child's country of origin
You are not required to make donations to child welfare programs, to orphanages or other institutions. You may do so if you choose and your donations will be greatly appreciated.
Fees for Post Placement and Post Adoption reports:
Post Adoption Report processing fee is $250 per report. Post Adoption Report preparation fee is charged by your homestudy agency.
Third Party Fees
Third party fees are $2800.00 per trip for 2 trips.
Travel and accommodations expenses:
World Links bases these estimates on the average amounts associated with the minimal required travel and accommodations, and can not account for personal taste and preferences of airlines, hotels, meals, and entertainment.
Airfare to Russia is approximately $800 per person round trip.
Accommodations in Moscow cost approximately $160 per room per night.
Accommodations in the region of adoption cost approximately $80 per room per night.
Agency Fee:
Agency Fee is $6,400.00 for all programs.