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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/tw-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/tw-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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=Who Can Adopt=
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/tw_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Confucius_temple_Kaohsiung_amk.jpg/800px-Confucius_temple_Kaohsiung_amk.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Confucius Temple at the Lotus Lake in Kaohsiung'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm1.staticflickr.com/81/267487792_7b036b7e0b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taiwanese [[kids]] .'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Taipei_101_from_afar.jpg/800px-Taipei_101_from_afar.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taipei 101 Tower, Taipei'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Ximending_at_night.jpg/543px-Ximending_at_night.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Ximending at night.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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==Income==
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/CKS_Memorial_Hall_Taipei.jpg/800px-CKS_Memorial_Hall_Taipei.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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==Other==
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{{#eimage:https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4100/4764174710_3f1a40ed42.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A beautiful and colorful small village in Taichung'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/DaZhiBridge2_byJaojao.JPG/800px-DaZhiBridge2_byJaojao.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''DaZhiBridge over Keelung river, DaZhi District, Taipei'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/TaipeiViewFromMaokong.jpg/800px-TaipeiViewFromMaokong.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taipei View From Maokong.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Taipei_Baoan_Temple.jpg/800px-Taipei_Baoan_Temple.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taipei Baoan Temple'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/DabajianMountain.jpg/800px-DabajianMountain.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Da ba jian Mountain'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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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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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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=About Taiwan=
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In 1895, military defeat forced [[China]]'s Qing Dynasty to cede [[Taiwan]] to [[Japan]]. [[Taiwan]] came under Chinese Nationalist control after World War II. Following the communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to [[Taiwan]] and established a government using the 1947 constitution drawn up for all of [[China]]. To learn more please read [[About Taiwan (The Country)]]. To get very detailed information on [[Taiwan]] please read the [[Taiwan Travel Fact Sheet]] page.
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=Taiwan Adoption Alert=
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There have been multiple [[adoption]] alerts for [[Taiwan]]. To learn more please read the [[Taiwan Adoption Alert]] page.
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=Hague Convention Information=
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[[Taiwan]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]](Hague [[Adoption]] Convention).  Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more please read about [[Taiwan and the Hague Convention]].
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=Who Can Adopt=
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet multiple requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Taiwan]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Taiwan]].
  
  
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, [[Taiwan]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Taiwan]].
  
  
 
=How to Adopt=
 
=How to Adopt=
  
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==Adoption Authority==
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'''[[Taiwan]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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Children's Bureau (Er Tong Ju), Ministry of Interior
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
 
  
 
==The Process==
 
==The Process==
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The process for adopting a child from [[Taiwan]] generally includes the following steps:
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# Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider|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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# File the Form [[I-600]] with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to initiate the Pre-[[Adoption]] Immigration Review (PAIR) prior to filing an [[adoption]] case with the courts
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# [[Adopt]] the child in [[Taiwan]]
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# Receive final approval of your Form [[I-600]]
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# Obtain visa and bring your child home
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To learn more about this process please read about [[How to Adopt from Taiwan]].
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
 
'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Taiwan. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. 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.  
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Taiwan]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about [[Traveling Abroad in Taiwan]].
  
  
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'''Obtaining Your Visa'''
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=After Adoption=
  
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In addition to a U.S. passport, you also need to obtain a visa. A visa is an official document issued by a foreign country that formally allows you to visit. Where required, visas are attached to your passport and allow you to enter a foreign nation.  To find information about obtaining a visa for Taiwan, see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information].
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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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'''Staying Safe on Your Trip'''
 
  
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Before you travel, it's always a good practice to investigate the local conditions, laws, political landscape, and culture of the country. The State Department is a good place to start.  The Department of State provides [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information] for every country of the world about various issues, including the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, and any areas of instability.
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
  
  
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'''Staying in Touch on Your Trip'''
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
  
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When traveling during the [[adoption]] process, we encourage you to register your trip with the Department of State. Travel registration makes it possible to contact you if necessary. Whether there's a family emergency in the United States, or a crisis in Taiwan, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
  
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
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=Contact Information=
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'''The American Institute in [[Taiwan]]'''
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Consular Section
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Immigrant Visa Unit, 2nd Floor
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American Institute in [[Taiwan]]
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Number 7, Lane 134
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Xin Yi Rd, Section 3
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Taipei 106, [[Taiwan]]
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Tel: (886) 02-2162-2005
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Fax: (886) 02-2162-2253
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Email: aitadoptions@state.gov
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Internet: [https://www.ait.org.tw/ The American Institute in Taiwan]
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'''[[Taiwan]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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Child Welfare Bureau (Er Tong Ju), Ministry of Interior
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7F, No. 503 Li-Ming Road, Section 2
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Nantun, Taichung 408, R.O.C.
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Tel: (886-4) 2250-2850
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Fax: (886-4) 2250-2903/2899
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Email: dbi@cbi.gov.tw
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'''[[Taiwan]] Economic and Cultural Representation Office (TECRO) in the United States'''
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4201 [[Wisconsin]] Avenue, N.W.
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[[Washington]], D.C. 20016
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Tel: (202) 895-1800
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Email: tecroinfodc@tecro-info.org
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[[Taiwan]] also has offices (consulates) in: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Guam, Honolulu, Houston, [[Kansas]] City, Los Angeles, Miami, [[New York]], San Francisco and Seattle.
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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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Email:  AskCI@state.gov
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Internet:  [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:
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National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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Tel:  1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
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Internet:  [http://uscis.gov USCIS]
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'''For questions about filing a Form [[I-600A]] or [[I-600]] petition:'''
  
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National Benefits Center
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Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local)
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Email:  NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov
  
 
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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=taiwan
  
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 14:44, 11 October 2022

The official flag
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

Confucius Temple at the Lotus Lake in Kaohsiung
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Taiwanese .
Source: flickr.com.

Taipei 101 Tower, Taipei
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Ximending at night.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
Source: Wikipedia.org.

A beautiful and colorful small village in Taichung
Source: flickr.com.

DaZhiBridge over Keelung river, DaZhi District, Taipei
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Taipei View From Maokong.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Taipei Baoan Temple
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Da ba jian Mountain
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 Taiwan

In 1895, military defeat forced China's Qing Dynasty to cede Taiwan to Japan. Taiwan came under Chinese Nationalist control after World War II. Following the communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using the 1947 constitution drawn up for all of China. To learn more please read About Taiwan (The Country). To get very detailed information on Taiwan please read the Taiwan Travel Fact Sheet page.


Taiwan Adoption Alert

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


Hague Convention Information

Taiwan is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption(Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more please read about Taiwan and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet multiple requirements in order to adopt a child from Taiwan. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Taiwan.


Who Can Be Adopted

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Taiwan has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. To learn more please read about Who Can Be Adopted from Taiwan.


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Taiwan's Adoption Authority

Children's Bureau (Er Tong Ju), Ministry of Interior


The Process

The process for adopting a child from Taiwan 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. File the Form I-600 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to initiate the Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) prior to filing an adoption case with the courts
  5. Adopt the child in Taiwan
  6. Receive final approval of your Form I-600
  7. Obtain visa and bring your child home

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


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Taiwan. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about Traveling Abroad in Taiwan.


After Adoption

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:


Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children

Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons


Contact Information

The American Institute in Taiwan

Consular Section Immigrant Visa Unit, 2nd Floor American Institute in Taiwan Number 7, Lane 134 Xin Yi Rd, Section 3 Taipei 106, Taiwan Tel: (886) 02-2162-2005 Fax: (886) 02-2162-2253 Email: aitadoptions@state.gov Internet: The American Institute in Taiwan


Taiwan’s Adoption Authority

Child Welfare Bureau (Er Tong Ju), Ministry of Interior 7F, No. 503 Li-Ming Road, Section 2 Nantun, Taichung 408, R.O.C. Tel: (886-4) 2250-2850 Fax: (886-4) 2250-2903/2899 Email: dbi@cbi.gov.tw


Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representation Office (TECRO) in the United States

4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016 Tel: (202) 895-1800 Email: tecroinfodc@tecro-info.org


Taiwan also has offices (consulates) in: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Guam, Honolulu, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Seattle.


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 Email: AskCI@state.gov Internet: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures: National Customer Service Center (NCSC) Tel: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833) Internet: USCIS


For questions about filing a Form I-600A or I-600 petition:

National Benefits Center Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local) Email: NBC.Adoptions@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=taiwan