how to adopt 23 year olds who are in US already?

What is the name of your state? Iowa
Hello everyone, does anyone know what the regulations are for adopting some internationals who are in US already. There are two students here who we want to adopt, they are 23 and 24 years old, we are both US citizens... how can that be done? how long it takes? Any information will be greatly appreciated because we do not even know where to start. Thank you in advance!

You're trying to adopt people who are 23 and 24 years old? I don't think you can adopt an adult. What's the point anyhow?

[enjay]

Do you want to adopt them so they can stay in the U.S.?

[stephenk]

Adults can be adopted. however, to adopt them to avoid deportation would not be accepted by the court.

You're trying to adopt people who are 23 and 24 years old? I don't think you can adopt an adult.

You are incorrect.

What's the point anyhow?[/quote]

Could be a number of reasons. Many people do it so that, upon the adoptive "parent"'s death, the chances of problems with the will and/or probate would decrease.