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  • Who Can Adopt from Algeria
    ...for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). ...ent]] must be an Algerian citizen, and can be living either in [[Algeria]] or overseas. If the [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]] is living overseas, s/
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  • Angola and the Hague Convention
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...suitability requirements]. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines [http://adoption.state.gov/adop
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  • Connecticut
    ...o agrees in writing with his or her spouse that the spouse shall [[adopt]] or join in the adoption of the child if that parent is: ...arental responsibility for the child that the other person shall [[adopt]] or join in the adoption of the child, if the [[Parental Rights|parental rights
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  • Adopting from Bangladesh
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more, read about [[Bangladesh and the ...ave any specific provisions of law related to [[guardianship]] of siblings or [[guardianship]] of [[Special Needs Children|special needs children]]. To
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  • How to Adopt from Belize
    '''NOTE:''' If you filed an [[I-600A]] with USCIS before April 1, 2008, or completed a full and final [[adoption]] in [[Belize]] prior to April 1, 200 ...first step in adopting a child from [[Belize]] is to select an accredited or approved [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]] in the Uni
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  • Adopting from Belize
    ...[[adopted]] child to the U.S. following the [[adoption]], do not [[adopt]] or obtain [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of a child in [[Belize]] before a U. ...for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Read more about [[Who Can Adopt from Beli
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  • Adopting from Bosnia and Herzegovina
    ...ction 204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). Learn more about [[Bosnia and Herzegovina and th ...ptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
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  • Botswana and the Hague Convention
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F). ...er than the number of available children and families can wait many months or years before being matched.
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  • Adopting from Botswana
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F). Read more about [[Botswana and the Hague Conve ...tate has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. Getting or renewing a passport is easy. The [http://travel.state.gov/content/passport
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  • Bangladesh and the Hague Convention
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F). ...rdianship]] of Bangladeshi children. Since [[Bangladesh]] allows for dual citizenship, U.S. citizens who are also Bangladeshi citizens may be appointed guardians
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  • Adopting from Comoros
    [[Comoros]] has endured more than 20 coups or attempted coups since gaining independence from [[France]] in 1975. In 1997 ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more read about [[Comoros and the Hag
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  • Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Hague Convention
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F). ...ere the security situation impacts the ability of Embassy staff to travel, or if the investigation uncovers facts that require additional inquiries.
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  • Cote d'Ivoire and the Hague Convention
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F). ...n law in order to be eligible to immigrate to the United States on an IR-3 or IR-4 immigrant visa.
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  • Croatia and the Hague Convention
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F). ...] living in [[Croatia]] who would like to [[adopt]] from the United States or from a third country, should contact the [[adoption]] authority of [[Croati
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  • Adopting from Croatia
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more, please read [[Croatia and the H '''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
    3 KB (479 words) - 17:40, 23 October 2014
  • Djibouti and the Hague Convention
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F). ...process. Many legal procedures must be completed in-person, and in French or Somali. There is no clear, uniform [[adoption]] procedure.''''' Generally
    3 KB (409 words) - 03:51, 8 October 2014
  • Who Can Adopt from Egypt
    ...for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_proce ...o be able to show proof of Egyptian citizenship (e.g. an Egyptian passport or national ID card).
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  • Eritrea and the Hague Convention
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...irements with legal counsel experienced in [[adoption]] law in [[Eritrea]] or directly with the Eritrean authorities. In the U.S. Embassy's experience,
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  • Who Can Adopt from Germany
    ...] a child from [[Germany]]. There is no restriction on the nationality or citizenship of the adopting parent. [[Germany]] allows non-Germans to [[adopt]] a Germa ...mber of a registered partnership may [[adopt]] the biological child of his or her registered partner. Also, one member of a registered partnership may [
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  • How to Adopt from Guyana
    ...elated to [[adoption]] can be obtained from the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown or via the Embassy's [http://georgetown.usembassy.gov website]. [http://adopti ...[[I-600A]]) by the U.S. Government, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_proce
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  • Adopting from Indonesia
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. To learn more please read about [[Indonesia and # [[Adopt]] [or gain [[custody]] of] the child in [[Indonesia]]
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  • Adopting from Iran
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...with the Islamic Republic of Iran and therefore cannot provide protection or routine consular services to U.S. citizens in Iran. The Swiss government,
    27 KB (4,088 words) - 22:49, 1 May 2014
  • Adopting from Jamaica
    ...tion 204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). ...rospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] who are Jamaican citizens or who reside in Jamaica. An Order legally replaces an [[Original Birth Certi
    28 KB (4,359 words) - 22:55, 1 May 2014
  • Adopting from Japan
    ...migrant visa to enter the United States in either category IR-3 (option 1) or IR-4 (option 2). ...ily traditions and do not legally sever the ties between the child and his or her birth family. To date there have been no known cases of Americans apply
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  • Adopting from Jordan
    ...tion 204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). ...suitability requirements]. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines [http://adoption.state.gov/adop
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  • Adopting from Kiribati
    ...ction 204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). ...ing in Kiribati who would like to [[adopt]] a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact the Kiribati High Court. See cont
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  • Adopting from Kosovo
    ...legal interpretation should be addressed respectively to qualified foreign or U.S. legal counsel. ...for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_proce
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  • Adopting from Laos
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...IOR to the suspension. It is not clear when Laos may lift their suspension or what the requirements may be if Laos does so.'''
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  • Adopting from Lebanon
    ...for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Read more on Who can [[Adopt]]. ...igible for [[adoption]]. You cannot [[adopt]] a child in Lebanon unless he or she meets the requirements outlined below.
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  • Adopting from Liberia
    '''''The U.S. Government does not condone bribery or corruption of any kind.''''' ...for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn more.
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  • Adopting from Madagascar
    ...town where the child is located, is not a valid [[adoption]] for U.S. visa or Malagasy passport purposes. ...for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_proce
    29 KB (4,552 words) - 23:07, 1 May 2014
  • Adopting from Malawi
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...lted in a permanent change to the country's intercountry [[adoption]] laws or regulations. The courts in Malawi assess each case individually, taking in
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  • Adopting from Malaysia
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...t Malaysian entities, depending on whether the [[adoption]] is of a Muslim or non-Muslim child. '''''Only Muslim prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive
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  • Adopting from Mali
    ...provision that only Malian citizens will be able to complete intercountry or domestic adoptions from Mali. In the case of couples planning to [[adopt]] ...Office of Children’s Issues at 1-888-407-4747 within the United States, or 202-501-4444 from outside the United States. Email inquiries may be direct
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  • Adopting from Marshall Islands
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...es adjusting their U.S. immigration status and, eventually, acquiring U.S. citizenship.
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  • Adopting from Micronesia, Federated States of
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...of the FSM traveling to the United States with their U.S. citizen adoptive or prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]].
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  • Adopting from Morocco
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...ited States, before the child may acquire U.S. citizenship under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000.
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  • Adopting from Mozambique
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...initiation of the adoption process. The marriage can be civil, religious, or traditional, as long as it is registered. Civil marriages are registered w
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  • Adopting from Namibia
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...suitability requirements]. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), determines [http://adoption.state.gov/ado
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  • Adopting from Nauru
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...living in Nauru who would like to [[adopt]] a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact Nauru’s Magistrate Court. See c
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  • Adopting from Nepal
    ...informed the Department that no U.S. ASPs have submitted a new application or an application to renew their authorization for the two-year period beginni ...are (MWCSW) on behalf of prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] or otherwise serve as a [[De Facto|de facto]] ASP for prospective [[Adoptive P
    34 KB (5,226 words) - 23:13, 1 May 2014
  • Adopting from Niger
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...suitability requirements]. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines [http://adoption.state.gov/adop
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  • Adopting from Nigeria
    ...persons of non-Nigerian heritage, may not be allowable under Nigerian law or acceptable for purposes of U.S. immigration. ...ral in Lagos, as part of an [[Adoption Petition|adoption petition]] filing or visa application, will likely require further investigation. More informat
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  • Adopting from Pakistan
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...’s consular section by email at AdoptionsPakistan@state.gov, or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) National Benefits Center at NBC.Adoptio
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  • Adopting from Palau
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...es adjusting their U.S. immigration status and, eventually, acquiring U.S. citizenship.
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  • Adopting from Russia
    ...d Science of the Russian Federation directly at the address included below or can be sent to the regional authorities where the adoption was completed. ...adoptions so that these children may join permanent, loving families. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in Mo
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  • Adopting from Serbia
    ...rocess Convention intercountry adoptions from Serbia that are initiated on or after April 1, 2014. ...of Labor, Employment and Social Policy at: socijalna_zastita@minrzs.gov.rs or by calling +381 11 3631448.
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  • Adopting from Singapore
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...ore to consult with it before identifying or taking [[custody]] of a child or otherwise proceeding with an adoption. The U.S. government is fully commit
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  • Adopting from South Sudan
    ...iew/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. ...e lack of judicial resources in South [[Sudan]] may mean that any adoption or [[custody]] decree issued by courts in South [[Sudan]] may be insufficient
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  • Adopting from Taiwan
    The Department of State shares the follow web alert posted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on February 26, 2013. From September 17–24, 2012, a joint Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) technical team traveled to Taiwan to discu
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