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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Flag_of_Algeria.svg/900px-Flag_of_Algeria.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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Algeria is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Therefore, when the Hague Adoption Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry adoption processing for Algeria did not change.
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/ag_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
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=About Algeria=
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After more than a century of rule by [[France]], Algerians fought through much of the 1950s to achieve independence in 1962. Read more [[About Algeria]]
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Algerian family law is based on an interpretation of Islamic Shari'a law. Algerian courts appoint a legal guardian ("Kafil" - see Algerian statute No. 84/11, articles 116 through 125) for a child. Such legal guardianship (called a "kafala") is treated as the functional equivalent of adoption. If a child has a known parent, the guardian can only be selected from blood relatives of the child (i.e., the child's next of kin). Obviously, if a child's parents are unknown, that does not apply. The prospective adoptive parent can request that the child's name be changed when the biological father of the child is unknown. However, if the identity of the child's biological mother is known and the biological mother is living, a formal consent deed for the name change must be executed by the biological mother. The executed consent deed is then attached to the name change request file, and decided upon by the president of the relevant Algerian court at the referral of the prosecutor. Algeria is the only Muslim country which will authorize a name change for an orphan. Any prospective adoptive parent of an Algerian child should start the application for a kafala at the Algerian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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[[Algeria]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] (Hague [[Adoption]] Convention). Read more about [[Algeria and the Hague Convention]].
  
 
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To bring an adopted child to United States from Algeria, you must be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Read more on Who Can Adopt.
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To bring an [[adopted]] child to United States from [[Algeria]], you must be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government. Read more about [[Who Can Adopt from Algeria]].
  
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In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective adoptive parents, Algeria also has the following requirements for prospective adoptive parents:
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==Residency==
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[[Algeria]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. Read more about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Algeria]].
  
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An adoptive parent must be an Algerian citizen, and can be living either in Algeria or overseas. If the adoptive parent is living overseas, s/he must attach to the application form (i) a social investigation duly completed and signed by the Algerian consulate authorities in the country where that adoptive parent lives and (ii) a copy of the registration card given to Algerian citizens when they register with the Algerian consulate abroad.
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=How to Adopt=
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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Read more about [[How to Adopt from Algeria]].
  
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Men should not be over the age of 60, and women should not be over the age of 55. However, these criteria may be changed at the discretion of the commission reviewing the application file.
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=Traveling Abroad=
  
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==Marriage==
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It's important to know the [[INS|ins]] and outs of traveling abroad as you begin planning your adoption journey. Read more about [[Traveling Abroad in Algeria]] during the adoption process.
  
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The same rules apply to single, divorced or widowed individuals.
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=After Adoption=
  
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==Income==
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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]]. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
  
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A prospective adoptive parent must be able to prove sufficient income to support the child and provide decent accommodation. The prospective adoptive parent must have financial resources of at least the equivalent of 15,000 Algerian dinar per month. If the prospective adoptive parent is living overseas, the Algerian consulate may require a higher minimum income commensurate with income levels in that country.
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
  
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The prospective legal guardian must be of the Muslim faith and Algerian nationality, and supply medical certificates showing s/he is in good physical and mental health. In addition, s/he has to be a person of integrity, capable of protecting and entertaining the child, and capable of providing decent and salubrious accommodation for the child.
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
  
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
  
  
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''Note: Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.''
  
  
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==   Adoption Authority==
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==Contact Information==
  
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==The Process==
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'''U.S. Embassy in [[Algeria]]'''
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Address: 5 Chemin Cheikh Bachir El-Ibrahimi, 16000, Alger, Algerie
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Tel: +213 021 98 20 00
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Fax: +213 021 60 73 35
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Email: Algiers__webmaster@state.gov
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Internet: [http://algiers.usembassy.gov/ http://algiers.usembassy.gov/]
  
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'''[[Algeria]]'s Ministry of Social Action and National Solidarity'''
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Address: Route Nationale No. 1 les vergers BP No. 31 Bir khadem, Alger, Algerie Tel: +213 021 44 99 46/47
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Fax: +213 021 44 97 26
  
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'''[[Algeria]] [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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Ministry of National Solidarity
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Address: Route Nationale No. 1 les vergers BP No. 31 Bir khadem, Alger, Algerie
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Tel.: +213 021 44 99 46
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+213 021 44 99 47
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Fax: +213 021 44 97 26
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'''Embassy of [[Algeria]]'''
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Address: 2118 Kalorama Road, NW
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Tel: (202) 265-2800
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Fax: (202) 667-2174
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Email: mail@algeria-us.org
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Internet: [http://www.algerianembassy.org/ http://www.algeria-us.org/]
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'''Office of Children's Issues'''
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U.S. Department of State 
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CA/OCS/CI 
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SA-17, 9th Floor 
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[[Washington]], DC 20522-1709
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Tel: 1-888-407-4747
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E-mail: AskCI@state.gov
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[http://adoption.state.gov/ http://adoption.state.gov]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
  
 
==SOURCE==
 
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'''Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''[http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=algeria]
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[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 21:48, 15 August 2014

The official flag.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Map.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Notre Dame Afrique
Source: Wikipedia.org.


Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

About Algeria

After more than a century of rule by France, Algerians fought through much of the 1950s to achieve independence in 1962. Read more About Algeria

Hague Convention Information

Algeria is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Read more about Algeria and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

To bring an adopted child to United States from Algeria, you must be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. Read more about Who Can Adopt from Algeria.

Who Can Be Adopted

Algeria has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. Read more about Who Can Be Adopted from Algeria.

How to Adopt

Read more about How to Adopt from Algeria.

Traveling Abroad

It's important to know the ins and outs of traveling abroad as you begin planning your adoption journey. Read more about Traveling Abroad in Algeria during the adoption process.

After Adoption

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.

Here are some good places to start your support group search:


Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children


Note: Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Algeria

Address: 5 Chemin Cheikh Bachir El-Ibrahimi, 16000, Alger, Algerie Tel: +213 021 98 20 00 Fax: +213 021 60 73 35 Email: Algiers__webmaster@state.gov Internet: http://algiers.usembassy.gov/


Algeria's Ministry of Social Action and National Solidarity

Address: Route Nationale No. 1 les vergers BP No. 31 Bir khadem, Alger, Algerie Tel: +213 021 44 99 46/47 Fax: +213 021 44 97 26


Algeria Adoption Authority

Ministry of National Solidarity Address: Route Nationale No. 1 les vergers BP No. 31 Bir khadem, Alger, Algerie Tel.: +213 021 44 99 46 +213 021 44 99 47 Fax: +213 021 44 97 26


Embassy of Algeria

Address: 2118 Kalorama Road, NW Tel: (202) 265-2800 Fax: (202) 667-2174 Email: mail@algeria-us.org Internet: http://www.algeria-us.org/


Office of Children's Issues

U.S. Department of State CA/OCS/CI SA-17, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20522-1709 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 E-mail: AskCI@state.gov http://adoption.state.gov


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)

SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information[1]