### Question
What is the definition of Convention adoption?


### Answer
The definition of **Convention adoption** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 14902*:

> an adoption of a child resident in a foreign country party to the Convention by a United States citizen, or an adoption of a child resident in the United States by an individual residing in another Convention country

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 143-INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS**

