| China | Korea | Thailand | Morocco | |
| Age of Applicant | 30 to 55, for Single female: 30 to 50. No more than 45 years between the parent and the child. | 25 to 44. Age waiver to 49 for applicants that meet at least one of the following: one adoptive parent is of Korean Heritage; a Korean adoptee, or previously adopted from Korea. | 25 to 40 | 25 – 49 years old; 49 year and older applicants must be open to a child over 3 years old |
| Marital Status | 2 years, if previous divorce, 5 years, limit of two divorces. Single female living with a male partner, must meet the requirements of a married couple. | 3 years, no more than one divorce per spouse. | 3 years, not more than two divorces. | Legally married heterosexual couples and single women; for couples there is a preference for no more than 12 years age difference between spouses |
| Age at placement | 15 months and older | 18 to 30 months | 3 years and older | 5 months and older |
| Gender Preference | Permitted, but boys are easier to match than girls. | No Preference, more boys than girls. Possibly for Korean heritage, but a much longer process. | Permitted, more boys than girls. Length of time will be longer if requesting a girl. | Both boys and girls; shorter wait times for families open to boys |
| Family Composition | No more than 5 children with the youngest at least 3 years old. Single female, no more than 2 children, youngest at least 6 years old. | No more than 4 children | Documented infertility, no biological children. | Lifelong practicing Sunni Muslim(s). Preference for childless couples. |
| Income | Net worth of $80,000, minimum income of $30,000, or $10,000 per person living in the home. Single female, net worth of $100,000, minimum income of $20,000, or $10,000 per person living in the home. | Combined income of $35,000 with financial security. | Financial security | Must be employed; financial security |
| Health | Should not have significant medical conditions, chronic or infections illness. Some conditions controlled with medication are acceptable. | Excellent health without major medical concerns, Body Mass Index (BMI) under 30%. | Excellent health without major medical concerns. | Excellent health without major medical concerns |
| Mental Health | Considered on a case-by-case basis. Must be at lease two years from treatment of use of psychotropic medication. | Considered on a case-by-case basis. Severe conditions would not be accepted. | Considered on a case-by-case basis. Severe conditions would not be accepted. | Considered on a case-by-case basis; no severe conditions |
| Education | High School diploma or equivalent education. | High School diploma | None stated. | High school diploma or equivalent education |
| Prior Arrest | Would consider minor offenses older than 10 years, no drug offenses. | Would consider minor offenses older than 5 years, no drug offenses. | Would consider minor offenses older than 5 years. | Minor offense older than five years considered on a case-by-case basis; no drug offenses |
| Length of Time | 12 to 15 months | 10 to 15 months | 24 to 36 months | At this time, Morocco adoptions are delayed because of Covid |
| Placements | In all states. | In all states. | In all states. | In all states. |
| Waivers | When adopting a waiting child, some requirements may be waived. | Other than age restrictions for limited groups of applicants, (see above) waivers would be only for a special circumstance. | Age restriction in limited situations or when adopting an older child. Possibly permit a biological child if there were secondary infertility. | – |
