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Adult Adoption for Immigration
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Fergus Wu, Co-founder & Chief Immigration Consultant
Summary
Rarely recognised when done mainly for immigration purposes.
Short answer:adult adoption is rarely accepted in immigration law as parent-child status. Adoptions formed in childhood and meeting definitions are different. Adopting mainly to migrate is high risk.
FAQ
Home law recognises adult adoption?
Immigration law may still reject it.
Adopted as a child, now adult?
Depends on formation before age limits and continuity.
CBI accept it?
Most still require genuine parent-child ties under dependant rules.
