| Fiscal Year (Oct. 1-Sept. 30) | Immigrants-Orphans Adopted by U.S. Citizens |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 22,710 |
| 2004 | 22,911 |
| 2003 | 21,320 |
| 2002 | 21,100 |
| 2001 | 19,087 |
| 2000 | 18,120 |
Source: Office of Immigration Statistics, g744Yearbook of Immigration Statistics (data includes 1) orphans adopted abroad, admitted to US (IR3s), 2) orphans adopted abroad, adjustments in the US (IR8s), g7443) orphans to be adopted, admitted to the US (IR4s), and 4) orphans to be adopted, adjustments in the US (IR9s).