What does IH3 mean in IMMIGRATION

IH3 stands for “Immigrant — Adopted Child Coming from Other Country”. It refers to a child who has been adopted by a family in another country and the adoption has been finalized.

As an adoptive parent, you will be legally responsible for the child as well as being their legal guardian. You will be required to provide all necessary documents such as birth certificates, passports, and visas in order to have them enter your home country.

Yes, it is possible that there could be additional requirements on top of the travel documents such as medical exams or background checks. These requirements vary depending on the laws of the country where you are adopting from and those of your own home country. It is essential to research all requirements before beginning the process so that everything goes smoothly.

Yes, many countries require specific forms when adopting a child from abroad, such as guardianship forms or proof of parental consent. Make sure that you go over all paperwork thoroughly and understand what it entails prior to submitting it for approval.

The amount of time it takes varies depending on many factors including how quickly paperwork can be gathered, processed, and approved by both countries involved in the adoption process. Generally speaking though, most adoptions take anywhere from six months up to a year or more depending on circumstances.