Sentence examples for formal adoption from inspiring English sources

Under U.S. immigration law, however, a parent cannot file a visa petition for an adopted child unless formal adoption procedures took place before the child reached a certain age.

It is not foreseen that there will be a formal adoption process, in the same way that test methods are currently adopted in the EU [European Union] and OECD.

Another hurdle is the lack of clear guidelines here to regulate foreigners adopting children directly from biological parents in India without going through formal adoption agencies, said lawyer Karan Thukral.

"I don't think there has to be a formal adoption".

The proposals will be put to countries for formal adoption next year.

Beyond that, all a formal adoption program could accomplish is inducing less-than-willing employees to join the unpaid tidiers.

We are still in the process of formal adoption proceedings and that should be finalised in the near future".

When today's meeting was scheduled some weeks ago, the Europeans hoped it would bring the formal adoption of the peace plan.

The latest phase of the Middle East peace efforts began in mid-March, with Mr. Bush's formal adoption of the peace plan known as the "road map".

An environmental study will also be conducted on the new site and there will be a formal adoption of an updated zoning plan for the city.

Chief Justice Toal said that she would await the formal adoption of the rule before making her own proposal, but that the issue was important and timely.