New York Immigration Center

About New York
Immigration Center 

New York Immigration Center is committed to providing expert legal representation for individuals, families, professionals, and businesses navigating the U.S. immigration system. Led by Nadezhda “Nadia” Liberg, a skilled immigration and personal injury attorney, we strive to make the complex immigration process as smooth as possible. Whether you are seeking a visa, green card, or citizenship, or if you need assistance with employment-based immigration, our team is here to guide you through every step. 

New York Immigration Center

Comprehensive International Adoption in New York City

Bringing a child into a loving home through adoption is a life-changing experience. However, the process of international adoption in New York City involves complex legal requirements and approvals from multiple government agencies. At New York Immigration Center, we guide prospective parents through every step of this journey, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international laws. 

Immediate Relative Visas: These visas are available for close family members, such as spouses, parents, and unmarried children under 21. There are no annual limits on these visas. 

Family Preference Visas: These are for more distant relatives, including siblings and married children, and are subject to annual limits.

Our team ensures that your application meets all legal requirements, minimizing delays and maximizing success. 

Understanding International Adoption

Intercountry adoption allows U.S. citizens and green card holders to adopt children from foreign countries. The U.S. Department of State oversees the adoption process, while the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) facilitates immigration approvals. Before an adoption is finalized, USCIS and the child’s home country must approve.

Each country has specific laws and requirements for adoption. The consulate of the child’s home country must approve the process to ensure compliance with its regulations. Our legal team ensures that families meet all requirements for international adoption in New York City and beyond. 

Happy Smiles Of A Family
Sun Rise Background With Family Holding Together

Three International Adoption Pathways

USCIS provides three legal pathways for completing an international adoption based on the child’s country of origin: 

  • If the child’s home country is a signatory to the Hague Adoption Convention Treaty, adoptive parents must follow the Hague Process. 
  • Parents must complete forms I-800A and I-800, as well as consulate-specific paperwork. 
  • This process provides additional protections for children, birth parents, and adoptive families, ensuring ethical adoption practices. 
  • For countries not part of the Hague Convention, parents must follow the orphan adoption process. 
  • USCIS requires the completion of forms I-600A and I-600. 
  • This process involves different documentation and approval procedures based on the child’s country of origin. 
  • U.S. green card holders adopting a child from their native country may need to complete an I-130 Family-Based Petition. 
  • The adoptive parent must have resided in the child’s country for at least two years. 

Our legal team ensures that families understand the adoption process, meet all eligibility requirements, and submit the necessary documentation for international adoption in New York City. 

  • Dean’s Merit Scholarship Recipient – St. John’s University School of Law 
  • LL.M. Graduate Scholarship Recipient – St. John’s University School of Law 
  • New York International Law Review – LL.M. Student Staff Writer 

Green Cards for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement

Professionals with extraordinary abilities in science, education, business, and athletics may qualify for a green card through the EB-1 visa program. This category allows highly skilled individuals to apply for permanent residency without needing an employer sponsor. 

Green Cards for Individuals with Advanced Degrees

Individuals with advanced degrees who seek permanent residency can apply for an EB-2 visa. This process typically requires a job offer from a U.S. employer and PERM labor certification, but certain applicants may qualify for a waiver. 

Mature Woman In College Attending Adult Education
People Gathering Together

National Interest Waiver (NIW)

Highly skilled professionals contributing to the U.S. national interest may bypass employer sponsorship through a National Interest Waiver (NIW). This option is ideal for researchers, medical professionals, and entrepreneurs making significant contributions to the country. 

Entrepreneurs investing between $800,000 and $1.05 million in a U.S. business that creates at least 10 jobs may qualify for an EB-5 investor green card. Our legal team helps investors navigate the application process and meet USCIS requirements. 

Religious professionals, such as ministers and full-time religious workers, may apply for a Special Immigrant Religious Worker Visa (EB-4). We assist religious organizations and applicants in meeting all USCIS criteria. 

P visas allow internationally recognized athletes, entertainers, and performers to work legally in the United States. We provide support for: 

  • P-1 Visas for athletes and teams with international recognition. 
  • P-2 Visas for performers in government-recognized exchange programs. 
  • P-3 Visas for culturally unique entertainers contributing to U.S. cultural heritage. 

At New York Immigration Center, we are committed to helping families complete the adoption process smoothly and legally. If you are considering international adoption in New York City or need assistance with green cards, investor visas, or professional immigration, contact us today for guidance and representation.