When adopting a foreign born child to bring into the US, many issues may arise, all of which will often require a foreign language translation of such documents as a birth certificate. For example, the first step in adopting a child is to follow the adoption procedures of the foreign nation. This, of course, will require a foreign language translation of all applicable laws and forms. However, in some instances, when the child is brought into the US, they will need to be re-adopted in accordance to US adoption laws.

Re-adoption is not always required. According to US federal law, re-adoption is not required for children entering the country with an IR-3 visa in connection with an adoption finalized abroad. That being said, some US courts do not recognize a foreign adoption decree. In other words, although under Federal law you do not need to re-adopt, under state law you may.

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