Who is considered an orphan according to US Immigration Law?

A foreign child is considered an orphan under US immigration law if the child does not have any parents because of the death or disappearance of, abandonment or desertion by, or separation or loss from both parents. A foreign born child whose sole surviving parent is incapable of providing care for them and has released the child for adoption is also considered an orphan. Who is eligible to petition for an immigrant visa for a foreign orphan? A married US citizen or a single US citizen over 25 years of age may file an orphan petition. If the spouse of a petitioning US citizen is living in the United States they must be also be a US citizen or be legally residing in the US. How do can I bring an adopted orphan to the US? The procedure may be divided into three basic steps. First you will need to file a petition providing evidence of your suitability as a parent and your ability to provide an adopted child with a proper home environment with the United States Citizen and Immigration ...  more