Latest revision as of 03:59, 18 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Angkor Wat.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Artisans Khmers.
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.

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.

About Cambodia

Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, descendants of the Angkor Empire that extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the empire, ushering in a long period of decline. The king placed the country under French protection in 1863, and it became part of French Indochina in 1887. To learn more, read About Cambodia.

Cambodia Adoption Alert

There have been multiple adoption alerts for Cambodia. To learn more, read Cambodia Adoption Alert.

Hague Convention Information

Cambodia is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Therefore all adoptions between Cambodia and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. To learn more, read about Cambodia and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

Intercountry adoptions are not possible from Cambodia at this time.

Contact Information

The Embassy of the United States of America, Phnom Penh

Consular Section 1, Street 96 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855-23) 728-000 Fax: (855-23) 728-600 Email: adoptionscambodia@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Cambodia

Cambodia's Adoption Authority

No. 788, Preah Monivong Blvd., Sangkat Boeung Trabek, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: 855-23-725-191or 725-891

Embassy of Cambodia

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia 4530 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20011, Tel. 202-726-7742

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 Internet: U.S. Department of State

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 adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=cambodia

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-=Hague Convention Information=
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/cb-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/cb-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-Cambodia is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Therefore all adoptions between Cambodia and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/cb_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Angkor_Wat.jpg/800px-Angkor_Wat.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Angkor Wat.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-'''''Intercountry adoption is not possible from Cambodia at this time.'''''
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/82/Artisans_khmers_%282517376547%29.jpg/800px-Artisans_khmers_%282517376547%29.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Artisans Khmers.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org}}
-On December 21, 2001 the processing of adoption petitions for Cambodia was suspended. This decision was based on numerous concerns related to fraud in Cambodia, as well as the lack of sufficient local legal frameworks and other safeguards to protect the children's best interests. Due to continued concerns, U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) remains unable to approve any form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, filed on behalf of a child to be adopted from Cambodia. The USCIS suspension remains in effect for all I-600 forms that have been filed.
+'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
-Based on the existing issues of fraud and irregularity in Cambodia, the Department of State (DOS) has reconfirmed the suspension of adoptions under the Hague process in Cambodia. It has been determined that at this time Cambodia is not meeting its obligations under The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. For these reasons the DOS remains unable to issue the required Hague Certificate or Hague Custody Declaration for any form I-800, Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention country. The Department of State will continue to monitor the situation in Cambodia and will provide updates as soon as they are available.
+The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.
-=Who Can Adopt=
+=About Cambodia=
-==Residency==
+Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, descendants of the Angkor Empire that extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day [[Vietnam]]) weakened the empire, ushering in a long period of decline. The king placed the country under French protection in 1863, and it became part of French Indochina in 1887.  To learn more, read [[About Cambodia]].
-==Age of Adopting Parents==
-==Marriage==
+=Cambodia [[Adoption]] Alert=
-==Income==
+There have been multiple [[adoption]] alerts for [[Cambodia]].  To learn more, read [[Cambodia Adoption Alert]].
-==Other==
+=Hague Convention Information=
-=Who Can Be Adopted=
+[[Cambodia]] is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] (Hague [[Adoption]] Convention). Therefore all adoptions between [[Cambodia]] and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.  To learn more, read about [[Cambodia and the Hague Convention]].
-=How to Adopt=
+=Who Can Adopt=
+Intercountry adoptions are not possible from [[Cambodia]] at this time.
-==    Adoption Authority==
-==The Process==
+=Contact Information=
-=Traveling Abroad=
+'''The Embassy of the United States of America, Phnom Penh'''
+Consular Section
+, Street 96
+Phnom Penh, [[Cambodia]]
+Tel: (855-23) 728-000
+Fax: (855-23) 728-600
+Email: adoptionscambodia@state.gov
+Internet: [http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy Cambodia]
+'''[[Cambodia]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
+No. 788, Preah Monivong Blvd.,
+Sangkat Boeung Trabek,
+Phnom Penh, [[Cambodia]]
+Tel: 855-23-725-191or 725-891
-=After Adoption=
+'''Embassy of [[Cambodia]]'''
+The Royal Embassy of [[Cambodia]]
+16th Street, N.W.,
+[[Washington]], D.C., 20011,
+Tel. 202-726-7742
+'''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
+Internet: [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
+'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
+For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
+-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833).
 ==SOURCE==
-'''Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
+'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=cambodia
+[[Category: International Adoption]]

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