Parents must be at least 25 years old, married a minimum of two years, and at least one parent must be a citizen of the United States*. Single women may adopt. Unfortunately, in the areas where IAG works, officials will not approve adoption by a single male. Generally, there must not be more than 44 years difference between the age of the child and one of the parents. Also, certain medical conditions may affect adoption eligibility, but each situation is judged independently.

IAG will not place two unrelated children with one family at the same time, unless exceptional circumstances are present. Adopting one child at any given time allows easier integration into family life and allows children to develop a sense of security. Siblings, however, are placed together as required by the laws of the countries where IAG works.

Clients who wish to adopt a second or subsequent time must wait at least 6 months after the completion of the previous adoption before applying to adopt again and must have fulfilled all requirements of the agency in connection with their previous adoption.

Clients who have children residing outside their home, (as in the case of grown children or when the client is not the custodial parent) must make the child available for communication directly with IAG personnel.

IAG reserves the right to decline to work with any family or individual who does not meet the criteria established by the country where the child resides or as determined by IAG to be incompatible for international adoption.

IAG does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex or disability. The country where the child resides, however, may have specific limitations and requirements that ultimately determine the prospective parent eligibility.