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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/ch-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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China 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 China and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/ch-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/ch_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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'''WARNING:''' China is party to the Hague Adoption Convention. Do not adopt or obtain legal custody of a child in China before a U.S. consular officer issues an "Article 5 Letter." See the "How to Adopt" section for more information.
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Chinesische-mauer.jpg/800px-Chinesische-mauer.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Great Wall of [[China]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/photo_gallery/ch/images/CH_010.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The long corridor of the Summer Palace in Beijing, built in the 18th Century.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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'''NOTE:''' As of January 1, 2009, all adoption cases between the U.S. and China are processed by China as Hague Adoption Convention cases.  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Longji_terrace_-_03.JPG/800px-Longji_terrace_-_03.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Longji terrace in Guilin.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ef/Flickr_-_Shinrya_-_Shanghai_Skyline_HDR.jpg/800px-Flickr_-_Shinrya_-_Shanghai_Skyline_HDR.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Shanghai skyline.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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'''NOTE:''' Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008.
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/55/National_Emblem_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg/512px-National_Emblem_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official National Emblem.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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=Who Can Adopt=
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Beijing_montage.png/465px-Beijing_montage.png|410x579px|thumb|'''Collage of Beijing.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/La_cit%C3%A9_interdite_0244.JPG/800px-La_cit%C3%A9_interdite_0244.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Inside the Forbidden City.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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Adoption between the United States and China is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from China, you must first 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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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Wangfujing_street%2C_Beijing.JPG/800px-Wangfujing_street%2C_Beijing.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Busy Wangfujing Street in Beijing.'''<BR/>Source: wikipedi.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/ShanghaiMinxang11.jpg/800px-ShanghaiMinxang11.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A village along the river in a suburb of Shanghai.'''<BR/>Source: wikipedi.org.}}
  
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In addition to these U.S. requirements for adoptive parents, China also has the following requirements:
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Gobi_Desert.jpg/800px-Gobi_Desert.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Gobi Desert.'''<BR/>Source: wikipedi.org.}}
  
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==Residency==
 
  
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China does not require that prospective adoptive parents reside in China for a specified period prior to completing an adoption. However, in order to finalize an adoption, at least one adopting parent must travel to China to execute the required documents in person before the appropriate Chinese authorities. If only one member of an adopting married couple travels to China, that person must have in his/her possession a power of attorney from the other spouse, notarized and authenticated by the Chinese Embassy in Washington or one of the Chinese Consulates General elsewhere in the United States.
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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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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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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.
  
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Both parents must be between the ages of 30 and 50. Those couples who apply to adopt a special needs child must be between the ages of 30 and 55.
 
  
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==Marriage==
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=About China=
  
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Chinese law only permits intercountry adoption by married couples, defined as one man and one woman. They must adopt the child jointly. In addition, they must have been married at least two years; if either person has previously divorced, the couple must have been married at least five years. No more than two divorces are allowed. Single Females may now adopt special needs children from China. See our most recent adoption notice for details.
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For centuries [[China]] stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. After World War II, the Communists under MAO Zedong established an autocratic socialist [[system]] that, while ensuring [[China]]'s sovereignty, imposed strict controls over everyday life and cost the lives of tens of millions of people. After 1978, MAO's successor DENG Xiaoping and other leaders focused on market-oriented economic development and by 2000 output had quadrupled. For much of the population, living standards have improved dramatically and the room for personal choice has expanded, yet political controls remain tight. [[China]] since the early 1990s has increased its global outreach and participation in [[international]] [[organizations]]. For more information, read [[About China (The Country)]].
  
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==Income==
 
  
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At least one member of the couple must have stable employment and the family's annual income must equal at least $10,000 for each family member in the household (including the child to be adopted). Annual income excludes welfare, pensions, unemployment insurance, and government subsidies. The total value of the family's assets must be at least $80,000. Both prospective parents must be high school graduates or have vocational training equivalent to a high school education.
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=China Adoption Alert=
  
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==Health==
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There have been multiple [[adoption]] alerts for [[China]].  To learn more about what these mean, read [[China Adoption Alert]].
  
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Both partners must be physically and mentally fit, with none of the following conditions:
 
  
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*Hearing loss in both ears or loss of language function (those adopting children with hearing or language function loss are exempted from this requirement);
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==Other==
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Learn more about the details of [[China]] by reading [[China Travel Factsheet]].
  
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The family must have fewer than five children under the age of 18, and the youngest is at least one year old (those adopting special needs children are exempted from this requirement).  Neither partner may have a significant criminal record, and both must have a history of honorable behavior and good moral character with no evidence of:
 
  
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*Use of narcotics or any potentially addictive medication prescribed for mental illness;
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*Alcohol abuse, unless the individual can show she/he has been sober for at least ten years.
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To learn more, read [[Chinese National Anthem]].
  
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'''NOTE:''' Applications from persons with past criminal records will be considered on a case-by-case basis if the individual has fewer than three minor criminal convictions (none in the last ten years) and fewer than five minor traffic violations.
 
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The prospective parents must demonstrate the ability to provide a safe family environment capable of meeting the needs of an orphaned child and providing for her/his development, and an understanding of the special risks (including potential diseases, developmental delays, and post-placement maladjustment) that could come with inter-country adoption.
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=Hague Convention Information=
  
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[[China]] 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 [[China]] and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. To learn more, read about [[China and the Hague Convention]].
  
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Prospective adoptive parents must provide an adoption application letter that makes clear the willingness to allow post-placement follow-ups and provide post-placement reports as required. (Compliance with post-placement and post-adoption reports is extremely important for continued close cooperation on adoption between the United States and China.)
 
  
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=Chinese Adoption Background=
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The world's fourth largest country (after, [[Russia]], [[Canada]], and the U.S.), [[China]] is the nation most people turn to when they decide [[International Adoption|international adoption]] is the right way to build their family. From 1983 to 2003, Americans [[adopted]] 40,496 children from [[China]].
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[[China]] is a nation possessing a long and fascinating history – from being home to the most advanced bronze working civilization of the ancient world, to the invention of gunpowder and fireworks, to the famous (and infamous) such as Confucius, Kublai Khan, and Marco Polo, to the formation of the People’s Republic - the history of [[China]] is indeed impressive. However, the part of this impressive history that is most important to parents investigating [[International Adoption|international adoption]] is their One Child Policy. To learn more, read [[Chinese Adoption Background]].
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=Who Can Adopt=
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[[Adoption]] between the United States and [[China]] is governed by the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Therefore to [[adopt]] from [[China]], you must first 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 about [[Who Can Adopt from China]].
  
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In each instance above where a specific age or time span is cited, it will be computed from the time that the CCCWA officially logs the adoption application documents.
 
  
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
  
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Because China is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from China must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. For example, the Convention requires that China attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry adoption. In addition to China's requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States.  
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Because [[China]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from [[China]] must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. For example, the Convention requires that [[China]] attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry [[adoption]]. In addition to [[China]]'s requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention [[adoptee]] for you to bring him or her back to the United States. To learn more, read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from China]].
  
  
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Learn more about the Convention's requirements for adoptable children.
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=How to Adopt=
  
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Because [[China]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from [[China]] must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. A brief summary of the Convention [[adoption]] process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal requirements. Note: If you filed your [[I-600A|I-600a]] with [[China]] before April 1, 2008, the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention may not apply to your [[adoption]]. Your [[adoption]] could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions. Read about [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Adoption-Process/how-to-adopt/hague-transition-cases.html Transition Cases] for more information.
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'''Eligibility Requirements:'''
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# Choose an Accredited [[Adoption Service Provider]]
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# Apply to be Found Eligible to [[Adopt]]
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# Be Matched with a Child
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# Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Immigration to the United States
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# [[Adopt]] the Child in [[China]]
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# Bring your Child Home
  
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'''Age Requirements:'''
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To learn more, read about [[How to Adopt from China]].
  
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Chinese law allows for the adoption of children up to and including age 13; children ages 14 and up may not be adopted.
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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'''Waiting Period:'''
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[China]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify United States passports. Getting or renewing a passport is easy. The [https://pptform.state.gov/ Passport Application Wizard] will help you determine which passport form you need, help you to complete the form online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. To learn more, read about [[Traveling Abroad in China]].
  
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It is hard to predict with certainty how much time is required to complete an adoption in China. The time frames provided in this flyer are intended as guidelines only, and the specific circumstances of each case could affect significantly how long the process takes.  Recent experience indicates that waiting periods are approximately 54 months from the time a U.S. adoption agency submits the paperwork of the prospective adopter to CCCWA until the CCCWA gives the prospective adoptive parent(s) their initial referral. Cases involving children with special needs are generally shorter.
 
  
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=After Adoption=
  
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After the referral is sent and the prospective parent(s) accept the referral (see the step-by-step description of the Chinese adoption process, below), at least four to eight more weeks may elapse before the prospective adoptive parents receive the CCCWA's final approval to travel to China.
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'''What does [[China]] require of the [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] after the [[adoption]]?'''  
  
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents]] must provide an [[adoption]] application letter that makes clear the applicants' willingness to allow post-placement follow-ups and provide post-placement reports as required.
  
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Families should allow at least two weeks in China to finalize their child's adoption and immigration procedures. The CCCWA has advised local officials to try to complete the process within 15 days after the prospective parents arrive in China. The child's Chinese passport, exit permits, and U.S. immigrant visa process will take another 7-10 days after the adoption is finalized.
 
  
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=How to Adopt=
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
  
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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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==    Adoption Authority==
 
  
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==The Process==
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
  
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons]
  
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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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=Contact Information=
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'''U.S. Embassy in [[China]]'''
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Address: No. 55 An Jia Lou road
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Beijing, [[China]] 100600
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Tel: (86-10) 8531-4000
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Fax: (86-10) 8531-3300
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Email: AmCitBeijing@state.gov
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'''Consulate General of the United States in Guangzhou'''
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[[Adopted]] Children Immigrant Visa Unit
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Mailing Address: #1 Shamian South Street
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Guangzhou, P. R. C. 51033
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Physical Address: 5th Floor, Tian Yu Garden (II phase), 136-142 Lin He Zhong Road, Tian He District, Guangzhou
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(广州市天河林和中路136-142号天誉花园二期五楼)
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Tel: 011-86-20-8121 8000; 011-86-20-8518 7653 (Direct Line)
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Fax: 011-86-20-3884 4420
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Email: GuangzhouA@state.gov
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'''[[China]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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The [[China]] Centre of [[Adoption]] Affairs (CCCWA)
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103 Beiheyan St.
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Dongcheng District
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Beijing 100006
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Tel: 86-10-6522-3102; 86-10-6513-0607
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Email: mail@ccaa.cn
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Internet: [http://www.china-ccaa.org China Adoption Authority]
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'''Ministry of Civil Affairs'''
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No. 147 Beiheyan St.
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Beijing, 100032
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'''Embassy of [[China]]'''
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Embassy of the People's Republic of [[China]]
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Consular Section
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2300 [[Connecticut]] Ave., N.W.
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[[Washington]], D.C. 20008
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Tel: 202-328-2500
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[[China]] also has Consulates in Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; [[New York]], NY, and Houston, TX.
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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 U.S. Department of State]
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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==
 
==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''' [[adoption]].state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=[[china]]
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[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 14:15, 16 June 2021

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

The Great Wall of .
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The long corridor of the Summer Palace in Beijing, built in the 18th Century.
Source: cia.gov.

Longji terrace in Guilin.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The Shanghai skyline.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The official National Emblem.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Collage of Beijing.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Inside the Forbidden City.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Busy Wangfujing Street in Beijing.
Source: wikipedi.org.

A village along the river in a suburb of Shanghai.
Source: wikipedi.org.

The Gobi Desert.
Source: wikipedi.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 China

For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. After World War II, the Communists under MAO Zedong established an autocratic socialist system that, while ensuring China's sovereignty, imposed strict controls over everyday life and cost the lives of tens of millions of people. After 1978, MAO's successor DENG Xiaoping and other leaders focused on market-oriented economic development and by 2000 output had quadrupled. For much of the population, living standards have improved dramatically and the room for personal choice has expanded, yet political controls remain tight. China since the early 1990s has increased its global outreach and participation in international organizations. For more information, read About China (The Country).


China Adoption Alert

There have been multiple adoption alerts for China. To learn more about what these mean, read China Adoption Alert.


China Travel Factsheet

Learn more about the details of China by reading China Travel Factsheet.


Chinese National Anthem

To learn more, read Chinese National Anthem.


Hague Convention Information

China 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 China and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. To learn more, read about China and the Hague Convention.


Chinese Adoption Background

The world's fourth largest country (after, Russia, Canada, and the U.S.), China is the nation most people turn to when they decide international adoption is the right way to build their family. From 1983 to 2003, Americans adopted 40,496 children from China.

China is a nation possessing a long and fascinating history – from being home to the most advanced bronze working civilization of the ancient world, to the invention of gunpowder and fireworks, to the famous (and infamous) such as Confucius, Kublai Khan, and Marco Polo, to the formation of the People’s Republic - the history of China is indeed impressive. However, the part of this impressive history that is most important to parents investigating international adoption is their One Child Policy. To learn more, read Chinese Adoption Background.


Who Can Adopt

Adoption between the United States and China is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from China, you must first 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 about Who Can Adopt from China.


Who Can Be Adopted

Because China is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from China must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. For example, the Convention requires that China attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry adoption. In addition to China's requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States. To learn more, read about Who Can Be Adopted from China.


How to Adopt

Because China is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from China must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. A brief summary of the Convention adoption process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your adoption meets all necessary legal requirements. Note: If you filed your I-600a with China before April 1, 2008, the Hague Adoption Convention may not apply to your adoption. Your adoption could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions. Read about Transition Cases for more information.


  1. Choose an Accredited Adoption Service Provider
  2. Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
  3. Be Matched with a Child
  4. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Immigration to the United States
  5. Adopt the Child in China
  6. Bring your Child Home

To learn more, read about How to Adopt from China.

Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave China. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify United States passports. Getting or renewing a passport is easy. The Passport Application Wizard will help you determine which passport form you need, help you to complete the form online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. To learn more, read about Traveling Abroad in China.


After Adoption

What does China require of the adoptive parents after the adoption?

Prospective Adoptive Parents must provide an adoption application letter that makes clear the applicants' willingness to allow post-placement follow-ups and provide post-placement reports as required.


What resources are available to assist families after the 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:

Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons

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 China

Address: No. 55 An Jia Lou road Beijing, China 100600 Tel: (86-10) 8531-4000 Fax: (86-10) 8531-3300 Email: AmCitBeijing@state.gov


Consulate General of the United States in Guangzhou

Adopted Children Immigrant Visa Unit Mailing Address: #1 Shamian South Street Guangzhou, P. R. C. 51033 Physical Address: 5th Floor, Tian Yu Garden (II phase), 136-142 Lin He Zhong Road, Tian He District, Guangzhou (广州市天河林和中路136-142号天誉花园二期五楼) Tel: 011-86-20-8121 8000; 011-86-20-8518 7653 (Direct Line) Fax: 011-86-20-3884 4420 Email: GuangzhouA@state.gov


China's Adoption Authority

The China Centre of Adoption Affairs (CCCWA) 103 Beiheyan St. Dongcheng District Beijing 100006 Tel: 86-10-6522-3102; 86-10-6513-0607 Email: mail@ccaa.cn Internet: China Adoption Authority


Ministry of Civil Affairs

No. 147 Beiheyan St. Beijing, 100032


Embassy of China

Embassy of the People's Republic of China Consular Section 2300 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: 202-328-2500


China also has Consulates in Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY, and Houston, TX.


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 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=china