Growing your family through international surrogacy is a life-changing experience. At the same time, the legal, logistical, and cross-border considerations can feel complex and daunting.
Our office is here to support and guide you through every step of the international surrogacy process, from planning and parentage to citizenship and travel documentation.
Attorney Tifany Markee works closely with intended parents, surrogacy agencies, and legal professionals around the world to ensure a smooth and legally sound path to parenthood.
If you have not yet selected a surrogacy agency or legal team abroad, we can also refer you to trusted professionals who understand the unique needs of US and internationally-based intended parents.
Our International Surrogacy Services Include:
For U.S. Intended Parents:
Attorney Markee provides legal guidance on the transmission of U.S. citizenship to children born abroad through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), including IVF and surrogacy.
Our team can assist with securing Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA), obtaining U.S. passports, or filing for a Certificate of Citizenship.
Finally, our office can make confident referrals to an attorney within the US state of residence to ensure that all legal matters are completed, such as confirmatory and step-parent adoptions.
For International Intended Parents Traveling to the U.S.:
Attorney Markee offers legal support on U.S. immigration matters related to international surrogacy, including ESTA and B-1/B-2 visa eligibility and compliance for intended parents.
She ensures that you understand and meet all requirements under U.S. immigration law throughout your surrogacy journey.
For Cases Involving No Genetic Connection to the Child:
Our office has extensive experience in ART-related cases where the child has no genetic link to the Intended Parents.
We can advise on legal pathways such as international adoption or humanitarian parole to help your family’s return home.