GEORGIA PROGRAM COSTS

International adoption can be a complex and expensive process. Because Adoption Advocates International is concerned about the cost of adoption, we are committed to keeping operating costs as low as possible. There are financial resources and tax credits which may help you reduce the overall cost of adoption.

INITIAL FEE	TIMING	AMOUNT
Application Fee (non-refundable)	Submit with application	$300
(includes training DVDs and 1 year subscription to Adoptive Families Magazine)
HOMESTUDY FEE(to be paid to your local agency or AAI if you live in WA) (Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000 depending on local agency)		varies
VISA FILING	After Application
Visa Petition for child		$720
INS Fingerprinting (based on 2 people over 18 years old in household)		$170
AAI AGENCY FEE (non-refundable)	After Application	$4,000
GEORGIA PROGRAM COSTS	Paid in 3 installments	$8,300 - $13,300
(Includes all processing in Georgia, orphanage donation, passport, written translations, legalizations) Child with Down Syndrome - $8,300 Child with other major Special Needs - $10,300 Healthy or with minor health issues - $13,300
First portion ($1,000) due upon submission of the dossier Second portion ($5,000) due with acceptance of referral Balance due before travel
TRAVEL COSTS	Due as incurred	varies
(Average per adult with return child: $3,000)
TOTAL (one child plus homestudy and travel cost)		$13,990 - $18,990

 

 

 

ALL FEES ARE DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BILLING AND ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.