Adoption Information: Ghana

The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention) went into effect in Ghana on Jan. 1, 2017. After reviewing Ghana’s implementing legislation and meeting with the Central Authority in Ghana, the U.S Department of State determined that the United States can partner with Ghana as a Convention country and begin processing Hague adoptions. As of March 3, 2017, we accept:

• Form I-800A, Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country from prospective adoptive parents wishing to adopt a child who is habitually resident in Ghana, and
• Form I-800, Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative for a child who is habitually resident in Ghana (with Form I-800A approval notice).

Please visit uscis.gov/adoption and adoption.state.gov for the most up-to-date information on the intercountry adoption process in Ghana.