Non Resident India - Adoption Process for Gulf Countries

DISCLAIMER: The information shared ih this post is strictly for personal use, the reality can be different for different couple belonging to different countries. Also, its complilation of experinces of few couples.

The information given is applicable for Hindu couples and without their own biological child. Rules may or can be different for Muslims and Christians couple and for couple with a own biological child / children.

The information given in this post applies to couple where both Husband and Wife are indian nationals (NRIs) and married for more than 3 years.

NRIs are supposed to do "homestudy report" through appointed social worker for each country. In GCC, on Mrs. Omana Menon who stays in Jumeriah - Dubai is the appointed social worker. Please check the CARA website for the updates.

A social study is conducted and a report is prepared by the social worker. The social study report duly attested by Indian Embassy Dubai, most probably your social worker would do the needful. A series of documents is required with this social study report to form "Homestudy Report". This details or latest info will be given by the appointed Social Worker. Here is a tentative document list (which may vary), this ofcourse your social worker will guide you:

1. Government of India recognition by Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA)


2. Agency undertaking letter


3. Family Photo


4. Adoption Study Report


5. Marriage Certificate


6. Birth Certificates


7. Health Certificates


8. HIV Certificates


9. Fertility Report - From a Gync/Obs... may differ for couple with own child


10. Income Salary Certificates


11. Statement of details of property owned and bank statements


12. Letter of Reference (4) - Proforma of letters is already published on this blog


13. Child care arrangement letter - From a close relative


14. Police Clearance/no criminal record certificate - From India Embassy in your country


15. Passport copies

Photocopies of this Homestudy Report needs to be submitted to various eligible adoption homes or orphange homes. These homes should be recognised by CARA and should be able to deal in NRI adoption. Most of this homes are based in Metro Cities.

Please don't submit the original Homestudy Report when applying to these homes.

Time is paitence. If a match is found, you may get call from this home. Have lots of paitence it takes long time to find a suitable child for you. If you accept the match child, than the court procedure starts. At this point the original Homestudy report is given to the Adoption centre

The court procedure takes about 3-6 months or more depending how good you find the lawyer and how good is ur judge. The court procedure takes places, usually couple of hearings and the child is yours. You get some legal papers and can apply for the passport of the baby... congrats the baby is legally yours.

Reference Letter - 4

TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN

I write this letter of reference for Sita Sharma and Ram Sharma. I have known Sita for four years and Ram for nearly that long. Sita is a friend and was co-worker at ABC Company, Mumbai, India. Through the years that I and Sita have worked together, our friendship has grown and prospered because she is a loving, caring and receptive person. She is a positive, cheerful person and leads a very active lifestyle.

I met Ram about four years ago. Ram is the most genuinely caring and thoughtful person I have ever met. I have never seen such love and devotion in a couple, and it is truly heartwarming to witness. He is working with a leading foreign bank in India. The couple is financially well secured.

Sita and Ram have been married for five years now. During the last three years, they have wanted to have a child of their own to love. They have been to many different doctors to try to eliminate their problems. I have been there as they have hoped and prayed for their dreams to come true.

This child they receive will be one of the luckiest babies. It will be coming into a loving household with two parents who will love this child with all their hearts through eternity. Sita and Ram’s child will grow up surrounded by caring, loving family members in a wonderful community.
As they wait, I will be praying for them until their dreams come true. Should you have any questions regarding Sita and Ram, please feel free to call on the below mentioned number or alternately you can email me on mail@yahoo.com.

Sincerely,

Rashmi Kumar
+91_____________

Reference Letter - 3

To Whomsoever It May Concern

It is my pleasure to recommend that a baby be placed with Sita Sharma and Ram Sharma for adoption. I met Sita and Ram through a common friend and have known them for four and half years now. During these years, I have had a chance to observe their strong moral and spiritual values as well as their long struggle with infertility.

When I heard that Sita and Ram thought for adoption, my heart was filled with joy. No couple I know deserves to be parents as much as these two. They are loving, patient, attentive and thoroughly committed to one another. Their family life is good and they are financially well placed. I am sure that they can bring up the adopted child as their own and fulfill,, the child’s requirements and aspirations to the best of their abilities.

Their strong faith has seen them through some tough times, and now it seems their dreams are about to come true. I pray every day that it is so.

Please know that if Sita and Ram are able to adopt a baby, not only they will treasure this precious gift, but the child would be blessed to be part of such a loving home.

If you have any questions or would like further information or input, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Priya Kapoor
Email:
Mobile:
Address:

Reference Letter - 2

Shiv Verma
email@mail.com
+91____________
India

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

We felt quite honored when our friends Sita Sharma and Ram Sharma asked us to write an adoption reference letter. We have known Sita and Ram for 5 years, we stay in the same neighbourhood and have had the opportunity to be their friend.

Sita is a kindhearted and responsive person. She loves to spend time with children of her friends. She readily assists her friends and their children whenever she asked for. Ram is generous and dependable. On all social occasion gatherings, he takes initiatives and loves to play with children.

Both, Ram and Sita, are loving, thoughtful, compassionate and responsible. They are also financially secure, with Ram holding a high-level job at a foreign Bank.

They wish to have a family and have sought to accomplish this through the newest medical technology available but have been unsuccessful. Their heart’s desire as a couple is to bring a baby into their loving home to care for and raise.

Both Sita and Ram have a strong support system in their families and society. It is my sincere hope that they will be able to adopt a child.

We feel that Sita and Ram have a lot of love to give and we think any child would benefit greatly from what they have to offer. They will be great parents and are ideal candidates for adoption and we strongly recommend them for adoption. If you would like to speak with us, we would love to address any questions or concerns you may have. You can reach us on the above motioned contact details.

Sincerely,

Mr. & Mrs. Shiv Verma

Reference Letter - 1

TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN

I am writing this letter to recommend Mrs. Sita Sharma and Mr. Ram Sharma for the adoption of the child. I have known Sita and Ram for 3 years. We met through a common friend and share the same neighborhood for 3 years now.

As a couple, they are very caring, patient, calm and attentive people. In this three years, I have known Sita to be caring person and she easily get along with children. Kids love Sita and after each project she acquires new friends among the kids.

Sita and Ram are very kind people full of love that they cannot share with their own child unfortunately. The baby that will be adopted by her will be one of the luckiest ones.

I strongly recommend Sita and Ram for the adoption.

In case you need any clarifications, please contact me.

Sincerely,


Lakshmi
Email: ________@gmail.com
Telephone (India): +91XXXXXXXXXX