Factsheet



DISCLAIMER: The following is intended as a very general guide to assist U.S. citizens who plan to adopt a child in Poland and apply for an immigrant visa for the child to come to the United States. Two sets of laws are particularly relevant: 1) the laws of Poland govern all activity in Poland including the adoptability of individual children as well as the adoption of children in country. 2) U.S. Federal immigration law governs the immigration of the child to the United States. The information in this flier relating to the legal requirements of specific foreign countries is based on public sources and our current understanding. It does not necessarily reflect the actual state of the laws of [country] and is provided for general information only. Moreover, U.S. immigration law, including regulations and interpretation, changes from time to time. This flyer reflects our current understanding of the law as of this date and is not legally authoritative. Questions involving foreign and U.S. immigration laws and legal interpretation should be addressed respectively to qualified foreign or U.S. legal counsel.

PATTERNS OF IMMIGRATION OF ADOPTED ORPHANS TO THE U.S.: Recent U.S. immigrant visa statistics reflect the following pattern for visa issuance to orphans.

Fiscal Year

Number of Immigrant Visas Issued

FY 2004

102

FY 2003

93

FY 2002

99

FY 2001

86

FY 2000

83

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Credits: U.S. Department of State