Every agency defines their Mexico fees differently and this causes confusion when comparing costs. We have provided a cost calculator, that will help estimate the possible TOTAL costs for a Mexico adoption.
Part I: Adoption Study and Preparation Costs
For a general breakdown of adoption study and preparation costs click here. Part II: Mexico Country Program Fees
Country program fees of approximately $10,000 cover the costs of government and legal procedures and paperwork done in the U.S. and Mexico. In brief, these fees cover the work done by the in-country coordinators, representatives, and interpreters, donations to the child welfare system, authentication of the dossier, processing and translation of the dossier. Please note that these fees do not include the CHSFS application fee, the CHSFS processing & placement fee, nor costs related to travel, lodging in Mexico, and immigration (Citizenship and Immigration Services).
*Fees are subject to change.
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