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The most common mistakes are arranging a private overseas adoption outside the Central Authority process and not meeting health or character requirements.
A frequent problem is families completing an adoption privately overseas without going through the State or Territory Central Authority, then finding the adoption is not recognised for the 102 visa. The adoption must follow the Hague Convention or an approved bilateral arrangement.
Other common issues include incomplete documentation of the adoption and the parent-child relationship, and not satisfying the health and character requirements that apply to the visa. Confirming the process with your Central Authority before adopting helps avoid these problems.
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