Mexico Adoption Eligibility Requirements
In addition to the individual State and U.S. Government eligibility requirements for prospective adoptive parent(s),
- Citizenship: One adoptive parent must be a U.S. citizen.
- Age: The younger parent must be 25-50 years of age. Prospective adoptive parents over 50 may be considered for an older child or a child with special needs.
- Marriage Status: Married couples are eligible to adopt if they have been married at least two years with no history of divorce; must be married at least three years if previously divorced; cohabitant couples that show a long term stable relationship of at least five years are also eligible to adopt. Single women are eligible to adopt.
- Income: Prospective adoptive parent(s) must demonstrate the means to support the physical and educational needs of the adoptive child and meet the income requirements provided by USCIS for the child to immigrate.
- Criminal History: Applicants with a criminal history of drug abuse, child abuse, violence or domestic violence are not eligible to adopt.
Mexico adoption eligibility requirements are subject to change per
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