A disease characterized by any of various malignant neoplasms composed of abnormal cells that tend to proliferate rapidly and invade surrounding tissue. Without treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation, cancer cells can metastasize to other body sites and cause organ failure and death. A malignant tumor.
The Adoption Process. The legal process of adopting, from application to finalization, can be a lengthy one. It may take six months or more from the time you apply before a child is placed in your home; it will take at least three to twelve months after that before the adoption may be finalized in court. The basic tasks in the adoption process in New York State are: 1  Choosing an adoption agency. 2  Submitting an application. 3  Completing the homestudy process. 4  Attending agency-sponsored training. 5  Working with a caseworker to find an appropriate match.
The Minor Child Requirement. The law is cut and dried on this point. For immigration purposes, an adoption must be finalized before the child turns 16 years of age. And because adoption itself can be a lengthy process, youâre probably better off starting when the child is age 15 or younger. An adoption after the age of 16 may benefit the person in ways unrelated to immigration.