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<span style="color:red">'''Alert: The Honduran [[Adoption]] Authority, Instituto Hondureño de la Niñez y la Familia (IHNFA), has Resumed Normal Operations (October 25, 2012)'''
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This alert updates the alert published on October 17, 2012 regarding the temporary closure of the Instituto Hondureño de la Niñez y la Familia (IHNFA), due to a labor strike. U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa confirmed that as of Friday, October 19, 2012, the strike ended and IHNFA is operating normally. Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] with cases currently pending with IHNFA are encouraged to seek updates on their cases from their [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]].
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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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<span style="color:red">'''Alert: The Honduran [[Adoption]] Authority, Instituto Hondureño de la Niñez y la Familia (IHNFA), is Currently Closed due to a Strike (October 17, 2012)'''
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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the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.
  
  
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As of October 2, 2012, employees of the Instituto Hondureño de la Niñez y la Familia (IHNFA) are on strike and IHNFA is closed.  The IHNFA is Honduras’ Child Welfare Authority and as such, it oversees adoptions.  IHNFA provides referrals to prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] and approves [[adoption]] applications.  At this time, due to the strike, the IHNFA is not performing these functions.  It is unclear how long the strike might last.  Please note that the Honduran Family Court is operating normally at this time.
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=About Honduras (The Country)=
  
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Once part of [[Spain]]'s vast empire in the New World, [[Honduras]] became an independent nation in 1821. After two and a half decades of mostly military rule, a freely elected civilian government came to power in 1982. During the 1980s, [[Honduras]] proved a haven for anti-Sandinista contras fighting the Marxist Nicaraguan Government and an ally to Salvadoran Government forces fighting leftist guerrillas.  To learn more please read [[About Honduras (The Country)]].  T
  
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The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa is monitoring the strike.  Department of State and USCIS officials in Tegucigalpa will continue to accept and adjudicate complete Form [[I-600]] [[adoption]] petitions and immigrant visa applications.
 
  
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To read about the national anthem please read [[Honduran National Anthem]].
  
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Please monitor [[adoption]].state.gov.  We will provide more information as it becomes available.  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] are also encouraged to seek clarification on their individual cases from their [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]].
 
  
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To learn even greater detail about [[Honduras]] please read the [[Honduras Travel Fact Sheet]].
  
  
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Honduras is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] ([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]). Therefore, when the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry [[adoption]] processing for Honduras did not change.  
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There have been multiple [[adoption]] alerts for [[Honduras]]. To learn more please read the [[Honduras Adoption Alert]] page.
  
  
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The [[adoption]] process in Honduras is currently in flux. [[Policies]] regarding eligibility requirements for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], residency requirements, and time frame are under review by the Honduran Family Court (IHNFA). Any change on the family code regarding all the above must be done by the Congress, not the family court, they can only give their opinion. This has been under review for more than 8 years, they have been studying many law projects, and however, it remains the same.
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=Who Can Adopt=
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[[Honduras]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] ([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]). Therefore, when the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry [[adoption]] processing for [[Honduras]] did not change.
  
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To bring an adopted child to the United States from Honduras, you must be found eligible to adopt by both the U.S. and Honduran governments. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn more.
 
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The Honduran Institute for Family and Children (IHNFA) is the Honduran government agency responsible for handling adoptions in Honduras.
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The [[adoption]] process in [[Honduras]] is currently in flux. [[Policies]] regarding eligibility requirements for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], residency requirements, and time frame are under review by the Honduran Family Court (IHNFA). Any change on the family code regarding all the above must be done by the Congress, not the family court, they can only give their opinion. This has been under review for more than 8 years, they have been studying many law projects, and however, it remains the same.
  
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To bring an [[adopted]] child to the United States from [[Honduras]], you must be found eligible to [[adopt]] by both the U.S. and Honduran governments. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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The Honduran Institute for Family and Children (IHNFA) is the Honduran government agency responsible for handling adoptions in [[Honduras]].
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Honduras has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. You cannot adopt a child in Honduras unless he or she meets the requirements.  
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[[Honduras]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. You cannot [[adopt]] a child in [[Honduras]] unless he or she meets the requirements.  
  
  
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Only children under 14 years of age can be adopted and need to be adopted through IHNFA. Children older than 14 only have to go through the family courts.  
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Only children under 14 years of age can be [[adopted]] and need to be [[adopted]] through IHNFA. Children older than 14 only have to go through the family courts.  
  
  
 
In addition to these requirements, a child must meet the definition of an [[orphan]] under U.S. law for you to bring him or her home back to the United States. [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/how_to_adopt/childeligibility.php Learn more] about U.S. immigration requirements.
 
In addition to these requirements, a child must meet the definition of an [[orphan]] under U.S. law for you to bring him or her home back to the United States. [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/how_to_adopt/childeligibility.php Learn more] about U.S. immigration requirements.
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The process for adopting a child from [[Honduras]] generally includes the following steps:  
  
  
 
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To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Honduras]].
  
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'''1.Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider]]:'''
 
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The first step in adopting a child from Honduras is usually to select a licensed agency in the United States that can help with your [[adoption]]. [[Adoption]] service providers must be licensed by the U.S. state in which they operate. [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/how_to_adopt/agencies.php Learn more] about choosing the right [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]].  Additionally, all agencies operating in Honduras must be accredited by the government. IHNFA maintains a list of these agencies and information on registration and accreditation to operate. The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa maintains a [http://honduras.usembassy.gov/listattorneys.html listing of attorneys] in Honduras who may be able to help you on the embassy's website.
 
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To bring an adopted child from Honduras to the United States, you must apply to be found eligible to adopt (Form [[I-600A]]) by the U.S. Government, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  In addition to meeting the U.S. requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], you need to meet the requirements of Honduras set out by IHNFA.
 
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If you are eligible to adopt, and a child is available for intercountry [[adoption]], IHNFA in Honduras will provide you with a referral to a child. Each family must decide for itself whether or not it will be able to meet the needs of a particular child and provide a permanent family placement for the referred child.  The child must be eligible to be adopted according to Honduras' requirements, as described in the "Who" tab. The child must also meet the definition of an [[orphan]] under U.S. law. Learn more about U.S. immigration requirements.
 
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*'''ROLE OF THE [[Adoption|ADOPTION]] AUTHORITY:''' The Honduran Family Court acts as the [[adoption]] authority for children 14 years of age and older. The Instituto Hondureño de la Niñez y la Familia (IHNFA) is the [[adoption]] authority representing children under 14 years of age. The Honduran Family Court and the IHNFA review the petitions submitted for adoptions.
 
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*'''[[Adoption|ADOPTION]] APPLICATION:'''  If the child is 14 years of age and older, the [[Adoption Agency|adoption agency]] sends the [[adoption]] application (petition) to the Honduran Family Court. If the child is younger than 14 years of age, the [[Adoption Agency|adoption agency]] sends the [[adoption]] application (petition) to the IHNFA.
 
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*'''[[Adoption|ADOPTION]] FEES:''' The [[adoption]] fees are between $3,000 and $10,000 USD for attorney fees. Please be aware the Honduran attorney's required fee is Lps. 25,000.00.
 
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'''NOTE:''' If you are asked to provide proof that a document from the United States is authentic, we can help. Learn how to get documents authenticated for use abroad.
 
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Now that your [[adoption]] is complete (or you have obtained [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of the child)following both requirements: Honduran law & US law, there are a few more steps to take in applying for a visa. Specifically, you need to apply for several documents for your child before he or she can travel to the United States:
 
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After you obtain the new birth certificate and passport for your child, you also need to apply for an U.S. visa from the U.S. Embassy for your child. After the [[adoption]] (or [[custody]] for purpose of [[adoption]]) is granted, contact the U.S Embassy for final review and approval of the child's [[I-600]] petition and to obtain a visa appointment for the child. This immigrant visa allows your child to travel home with you. As part of this process, the Consular Officer must be provided the Panel Physician's medical report on the child if it was not provided during the provisional approval stage. [http://honduras.usembassy.gov/dhs-uscis_orpet.html Learn more] about obtaining a visa from the embassy. Please note that visas may not be granted immediately following the interview, if documents are pending or missing.
 
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
 
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'''What does Honduras require of the [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] after the [[adoption]]?'''
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'''What does [[Honduras]] require of the [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] after the [[adoption]]?'''
  
 
Currently, there are no specified post-[[adoption]] requirements. This may change as the intercountry [[adoption]] process is being reviewed by the Honduran Family Court. The family code already establishes that the [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must send the adoptive child follow ups, until the age of 14.  
 
Currently, there are no specified post-[[adoption]] requirements. This may change as the intercountry [[adoption]] process is being reviewed by the Honduran Family Court. The family code already establishes that the [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must send the adoptive child follow ups, until the age of 14.  
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The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

The official coat of arms.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Honduran rain forest.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

West Bay, Roatan, Islas de la Bahia.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Tegucigalpa Cathedral.
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 Honduras (The Country)

Once part of Spain's vast empire in the New World, Honduras became an independent nation in 1821. After two and a half decades of mostly military rule, a freely elected civilian government came to power in 1982. During the 1980s, Honduras proved a haven for anti-Sandinista contras fighting the Marxist Nicaraguan Government and an ally to Salvadoran Government forces fighting leftist guerrillas. To learn more please read About Honduras (The Country). T


To read about the national anthem please read Honduran National Anthem.


To learn even greater detail about Honduras please read the Honduras Travel Fact Sheet.


Honduras Adoption Alert

There have been multiple adoption alerts for Honduras. To learn more please read the Honduras Adoption Alert page.


Hague Convention Information

Honduras 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 Honduras did not change.


The adoption process in Honduras is currently in flux. Policies regarding eligibility requirements for prospective adoptive parents, residency requirements, and time frame are under review by the Honduran Family Court (IHNFA). Any change on the family code regarding all the above must be done by the Congress, not the family court, they can only give their opinion. This has been under review for more than 8 years, they have been studying many law projects, and however, it remains the same.


Who Can Adopt

To bring an adopted child to the United States from Honduras, you must be found eligible to adopt by both the U.S. and Honduran governments. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

The Honduran Institute for Family and Children (IHNFA) is the Honduran government agency responsible for handling adoptions in Honduras.


Who Can Be Adopted

Honduras has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. You cannot adopt a child in Honduras unless he or she meets the requirements.


Only children under 14 years of age can be adopted and need to be adopted through IHNFA. Children older than 14 only have to go through the family courts.


In addition to these requirements, a child must meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law for you to bring him or her home back to the United States. Learn more about U.S. immigration requirements.


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Honduras' Adoption Authority

Instituto Hondureño de la Niñez y la Familia (IHNFA) and Honduran Family Court


The Process

The process for adopting a child from Honduras generally includes the following steps:


  1. Choose an Adoption Service Provider
  2. Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
  3. Be Matched with a Child
  4. Adopt the Child in Honduras
  5. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Adoption
  6. Bring Your Child Home

To learn more about this process please read How to Adopt from Honduras.


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Honduras. To learn more regarding travel please read Traveling Abroad in Honduras.


After Adoption

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

Currently, there are no specified post-adoption requirements. This may change as the intercountry adoption process is being reviewed by the Honduran Family Court. The family code already establishes that the adoptive parents must send the adoptive child follow ups, until the age of 14.


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

[http://www.nacac.org/ 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 Honduras

Avenida La Paz Tegucigalpa, Honduras Tel: (504) 238-5114 ext. 4400 Email: usahonduras@state.gov Website: U.S. Embassy Honduras


Honduras' Adoption Authority

Instituto Hondureño de la Niñez y la Familia (IHNFA) Honduras, Centro America Tegucigalpa, Col. Humuya, Calle la salud, Apartado Postal 3234 Direct line (504) 235-3565 Fax: (504) 23.53.598 Website: Honduras Adoption Authority


Embassy of Honduras

3007 Tilden Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: (202) 966-7702 Email: embassy@hondurasemb.org Website: Embassy of Honduras


NOTE: Honduras also has consulates in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, Phoenix, San Francisco, San Juan, and Tampa.


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 Website: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)


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


Or, contact USCIS in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, at:


Tel: 011-504-236-9320 ext. 4500 Email: USCISTGU.Inquiries@dhs.gov

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=honduras