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• Adoption Laws in the United States
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• Adoption Wiki
  ...or an edit to an existing page. Because this wiki can be edited by anyone, the content is constantly changing. Recent changes are reviewed by moderators w =[[Adoption| About Adoption]]=
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• Alabama
  .../5/5c/Flag_of_Alabama.svg/744px-Flag_of_Alabama.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The state flag of Alabama.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} .../f/f7/Seal_of_Alabama.svg/368px-Seal_of_Alabama.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The state seal of Alabama.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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• Traveling Abroad Albania
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...gn nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Albania]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Angola and the Hague Convention
  ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati ...process is completed successfully and in a timely manner, the U.S. Embassy in [[Angola]] strongly suggests that prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive p
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• Traveling Abroad in Algeria
  ...ired to enter and leave [[Algeria]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Angola
  ...ion]] journey. Read more about [[Traveling Abroad in Angola]] during the [[adoption]] process. ...ed States on a valid U.S. passport. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.
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• Armenia Adoption Alert
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/am-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} <span style="color:red">'''Notice: This Adoption Alert is a follow up to the Alert of March 13, 2014 (May 12, 2014)'''
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• Andorra and the Hague Convention
  ...egulations, as well as the implementing [[legislation]] and regulations of the child’s country of origin. ...determine their status of habitual residence and inquiry about applicable laws and procedures. See contact information below.
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• Arizona
  .../9/9d/Flag_of_Arizona.svg/800px-Flag_of_Arizona.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Arizona.'''<BR/>Source: wikipedia.org.}} ...e/Arizona-StateSeal.svg/596px-Arizona-StateSeal.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The state seal of Arizona.'''<BR/>Source: wikipedia.org.}}
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• Arkansas
  .../9d/Flag_of_Arkansas.svg/450px-Flag_of_Arkansas.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Arkansas.'''<BR/>Source: wikipedia.org.}} .../a4/Seal_of_Arkansas.svg/396px-Seal_of_Arkansas.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The seal of Arkansas.'''<BR/>Source: wikipedia.org.}}
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• California
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Adoption (Glossary)
  ...ve parents]], including the responsibility for the care and supervision of the child, its nurturing and training, its physical and emotional health, and i ...in the story of [[Moses]], the Hebrew baby [[adopted]] into the family of the Pharaoh.
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• Colorado
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Connecticut
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Delaware
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• What Does Special Needs Adoption Mean
  ...” is almost universally disliked by [[adoption]] professionals and youth in foster care because of its potential to be misunderstood and its negative c What exactly does the term “Special Needs” mean in foster care and [[adoption]]? This information presents some common questions about adopting a child o
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• How to Adopt from Argentina
  ...kipedia/commons/6/68/Basecat.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''The largest ski center in Latin America, Bariloche (Argentine Patagonia).'''<BR/>Source: wikipedia.or ==Argentine Adoption Authority==
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• Traveling Abroad in Argentina
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/ar-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...ed to enter and leave [[Argentina]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.
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• Adopting from Argentina
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/ar-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/ar-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• Traveling Abroad in Armenia
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/am-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...ired to enter and leave [[Armenia]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.
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• Who Can Adopt from Bahamas, The
  ...d/Beachsunsetdog.jpg/800px-Beachsunsetdog.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Sunset on the north part of pink sand beach, Harbour Island, Bahamas'''<BR/>Source: Wikip ...t. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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• Traveling Abroad in Austria
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eur/au_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...ired to enter and leave [[Austria]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.
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• Traveling Abroad in Afghanistan
  ...ag_of_Afghanistan.svg/600px-Flag_of_Afghanistan.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Australia
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/as-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Azerbaijan and the Hague Convention
  ...]] Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing [[legislation]] and regulations of [[Azerbaijan]]. ...mation on travelling to [[Azerbaijan]] and the website of the U.S. Embassy in Baku, [[Azerbaijan]] for information on consular services.
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• Belize and the Hague Convention
  ...[Belize]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an "Article 5 Letter." See the "How to [[Adopt]]" section for more information. ...ting [[legislation]], the Intercountry [[Adoption]] Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA implementing regulations.
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• Who Can Be Adopted from Belize
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/bh-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} ...of a Convention [[adoptee]] for you to bring him or her back to the United States.
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• Traveling Abroad in Bhutan
  ...t the U.S. on a valid U.S. passport. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. ...nline, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place.
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• Adopting from Benin
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/bn-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/bn-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• Who Can Adopt from Botswana
  ...ering_food_in_the_Okavango.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A girl gathering food in the Okavango Delta.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Botswana]]:
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• How to Adopt from Botswana
  ==Adoption Authority== '''[[Botswana]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• Traveling Abroad in Bangladesh
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/sas/bg_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...ted States on a valid U.S. passport. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.
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• Adoption Parenting: Young Adults Part 2
  ...access to widespread information and resources, which can greatly aid them in discovering information about their birth families or finding resources for ...nization provides education, advocacy, and support for families touched by adoption. http://www.americanadoptioncongress.org/
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• Traveling Abroad in Trinidad and Tobago
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cam/td_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Canada
  ...g/398px-Toronto_-_ON_-_CN_Tower_bei_Nacht2.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''CN Tower in Toronto.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Central African Republic and the Hague Convention
  ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati ...authority of the [[Central African Republic]] to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. See contact information below.
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• Chad and the Hague Convention
  ...on-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/regulations ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati
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• Traveling Abroad in Colombia
  ...book/photo_gallery/co/images/CO_001.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Street scene in the northern city of Cartagena.'''<BR/>Source: cia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Bulgaria
  ...nline, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place. In addition to a U.S. passport, you also need to obtain a visa. A visa is an
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• Traveling Abroad in Costa Rica
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cam/cs_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print; all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Cote d'Ivoire
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/iv_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...nline, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place.
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• Croatia and the Hague Convention
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/hr-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of [[Croatia]].'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} ...on-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/regulations
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• Adopting from Cuba
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/cu-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/cu-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• Adopting from Czech Republic
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/ez-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/ez-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• Intercountry Adoption: Where Do I Start?: Deciding Whether Intercountry Adoption is Right For Your Family
  ==Deciding If Intercountry Adoption Is Right for Your Family== ...amilies consider the following issues when deciding whether intercountry [[adoption]] is right for them:
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• Traveling Abroad in Ecuador
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/soa/ec_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Egypt and the Hague Convention
  ...entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry [[adoption]] processing for [[Egypt]] did not change. ...lly understood in the United States. (Please refer to our flyer on [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/faqs/adoption_of_children_countries_islamic_shar
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• Who Can Be Adopted from El Salvador
  ...or an immigrant visa that will allow you to bring him or her to the United States. ...care of a parent or relative if a court determines the [[adoption]] is in the child’s best interest.
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• How to Adopt from El Salvador
  ...vador]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information. ==Adoption Authority==
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• Eritrea and the Hague Convention
  .../a4/Eritrean_Highlands.jpg/800px-Eritrean_Highlands.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Eritrean highlands.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati
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• Adopting from Equatorial Guinea
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/ek-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/ek-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• Traveling Abroad in Estonia
  .../800px-Kakerdaja_raba_talvine_maastik.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bog landscape in winter, Kakerdaja Bog.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...nline, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place.
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• Adopting from Finland
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/fi-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/fi-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• How to Adopt from Germany
  ...rmany]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information.''' ==Adoption Authority==
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• Adopting from Gabon
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/gb-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/gb-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of [[Gabon]]
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• Adopting from Gambia, The
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/ga-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/ga-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• Georgia
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Traveling Abroad in Greece
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/gr-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Guinea
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/gv_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• What Is Adoption
  ==Adoption Overview== [[File:Adoption.jpg|thumb|300px]]
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• Traveling Abroad in Grenada
  ....jpg/800px-The_Carenage%2C_St_George%27s%2C_Grenada.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The capital city of St. George at night.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• How to Adopt from Guinea
  ...uinea]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information.''' ==Adoption Authority==
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• Traveling Abroad in Guyana
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• Adopting from Guinea-Bissau
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/pu-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/pu-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• Traveling Abroad in Taiwan
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...gn nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Taiwan]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Closed Adoption History
  ==Closed Adoption- Introduction== ...s began to change in the 1960s. Over the next three decades, the number of states that allowed [[adult]] adoptees open access to their birth [[records]] was
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• Traveling Abroad in Iran
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/ir-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of [[Iran]]. ...nline, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Jamaica
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/jm-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...nline, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place.
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• Who Can Adopt from Japan
  ...iden Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion) at Rokuonji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto, [[Japan]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...t. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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• How to Adopt from Japan
  ==Adoption Authority== '''[[Japan]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• How to Adopt from Jordan
  ...g|410x579px|thumb|'''The Abu Darweesh Mosque — one of the oldest mosques in Amman.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ==Adoption Authority==
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• Traveling Abroad in Jordan
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/jo-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...nline, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place.
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• How to Adopt from Kazakhstan
  ...hstan]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information.''' ==Adoption Authority==
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• Traveling Abroad in Sri Lanka
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/sas/ce_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Sweden
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eur/sw_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Adopting from Kiribati
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/kr-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/kr-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Sourc
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• Lesotho Adoption Alert
  ...style="color:red">'''Adoptions from [[Lesotho]] to Begin Under the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention (March 1, 2013)''' ...s its structure for in-country fees, which the Ministry expects to publish in April 2013.
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• Traveling Abroad in Madagascar
  ...ch_in_Madagascar_with_pirogues_and_palm_trees.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Beach in [[Madagascar]] with pirogues and palm trees.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Adopting from Luxembourg
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/lu-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/lu-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• Adopting from Macedonia
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/mk-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/mk-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• Malawi and the Hague Convention
  ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati ...awi]] and foster a child for a period between 18 and 24 months before an [[adoption]] is granted.
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• How to Adopt from Malawi
  ...g/800px-Women_in_Salima_District%2C_Malawi.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Women in the Salima district, [[Malawi]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ==Adoption Authority==
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• Traveling Abroad in Malawi
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/mi-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in New Zealand
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...tion. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[New Zealand]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Traveling Abroad in Nicaragua
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Nicaragua]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Traveling Abroad in Niger
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...ign nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Niger]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Traveling Abroad in Mali
  ...humb/6/6a/Hand_der_Fatima.jpg/800px-Hand_der_Fatima.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The [[Mali]] landscape.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Mexico
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...gn nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Mexico]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Malta and the Hague Convention
  ...n_and_Cominotto.JPG/800px-Blue_Lagoon_and_Cominotto.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''The Blue Lagoon and Cominotto island.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...tes must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.
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• Traveling Abroad in Marshall Islands
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/rm-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Who Can Adopt from Mexico
  ...t. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ...for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], [[Mexico]] also has the following eligibility requirements for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adopt
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• How to Adopt from Mexico
  ==Adoption Authority== ...resides in their purview, along with final execution of adoptions through the legal [[system]].
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• Mauritius and the Hague Convention
  ...]] Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing [[legislation]] and regulations of [[Mauritius]]. ...iving in [[Mauritius]] who would like to [[adopt]] a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact [[Mauritius]]’ Central Author
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• Traveling Abroad in the Federated States of Micronesia
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/fm-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Moldova
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/md-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Mozambique
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...ation. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Mozambique]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Traveling Abroad in Mongolia
  ...ickr.com/8178/8071128072_94538216ce.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A young girl on the plains.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Morocco
  ...ina_fes.jpg/800px-Vue_medina_fes.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''View of the Medina in Fes.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Adopting from Monaco
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/mn-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/mn-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• Mozambique and the Hague Convention
  ...ral Regulations, Section 204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/ Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)( ...years prior to the initiation of the [[adoption]], but was not registered, the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] may invoke common law.
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• Traveling Abroad in Namibia
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/wa_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Uganda
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...gn nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Uganda]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Traveling Abroad in Zambia
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/za_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Zimbabwe
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/zi_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• How to Adopt from New Zealand
  ==Adoption Authority== '''[[New Zealand]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• How to Adopt from Niger
  ==Adoption Authority== '''[[Niger]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• Traveling Abroad in Norway
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/no-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Pakistan
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/sas/pk_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Palau
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/aus/ps_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Who Can Be Adopted from South Africa
  ...he Great Escarpment which surrounds the east, south and western borders of the central plateau of Southern Africa.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...ion of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States.
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• How to Adopt from South Africa
  ==Adoption Authority== '''[[South Africa]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• Traveling Abroad in Papau New Guinea
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/pp_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Sierra Leone
  ...lickr.com/6171/6192153404_3a5a693830.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Woman and baby in Lunsa.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Philippines
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...tion. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Philippines]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Traveling Abroad in Poland
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/pl-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Serbia
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eur/ri_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Samoa
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/aus/ws_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• How to Adopt from Sweden
  ...weden]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information. ==Adoption Authority==
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• Adopting from Syria
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/sy-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/sy-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Sourc
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• How to Adopt from Sierra Leone
  ...lickr.com/6171/6192153404_3a5a693830.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Woman and baby in Lunsa.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}} ==Adoption Authority==
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• Adopting from Seychelles
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/se-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/se-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• Singapore and the Hague Convention
  ...20.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Marina Bay Sands, the most expensive building in the world.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati
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• Traveling Abroad in Solomon Islands
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. .... To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Solomon Islands]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Adopting from Slovakia
  .../e6/Flag_of_Slovakia.svg/800px-Flag_of_Slovakia.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/lo-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• Adopting from Slovenia
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/si-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/si-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• Adopting from Somalia
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/so-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/so-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Sourc
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• Adopting from South Africa
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/sf-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/sf-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Sourc
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• Traveling Abroad in South Korea
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...tion. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[South Korea]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Traveling Abroad in South Sudan
  ...ckr.com/8005/7480451154_7907817520.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''[[Kids]] playing in Northern Bahr el Ghazal.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Spain
  ...nes_Vaquillas_Pamplona_08.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' The Running of the Bulls in Pamplona'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Who Can Adopt from Sri Lanka
  ....staticflickr.com/2623/3848532146_5e6f11d1ff.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A girl in Negombo'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}} In addition to the U.S. requirements, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must m
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• How to Adopt from Sri Lanka
  ...Lanka]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information. ==Adoption Authority==
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• St. Kitts and Nevis and the Hague Convention
  ...entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry [[adoption]] processing for [[St. Kitts and Nevis]] did not change. ...ot necessarily mean that the child will be able to immigrate to the United States.'''
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• Who Can Be Adopted from St. Kitts and Nevis
  ...cannot [[adopt]] a child in [[St. Kitts and Nevis]] unless he or she meets the requirements outlined below. ...of an orphan under U.S. law for you to bring him or her back to the United States. Learn more about these U.S. requirements.
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• Traveling Abroad in St. Kitts and Nevis
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cam/sc_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in St. Lucia
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cam/st_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in St. Vincents and the Grenedines
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cam/vc_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Adopting from Sudan
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/su-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/su-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Sourc
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• Adopting from Suriname
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/ns-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/ns-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Sourc
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• Traveling Abroad in Switzerland
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eur/sz_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Tanzania
  ...ongoro_Crater.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Landscape of the ridge at the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Thailand
  ...ana_Satsadaram_07.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' The Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Phra Nakhon, Bangkok'''<BR/>Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Thailand and the Hague Convention
  ...]] Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing [[legislation]] and regulations of [[Thailand]]. ...stody|legal custody]]. For more information on this process, please visit the website of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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• How to Adopt from Thailand
  ...iland]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information. ==Adoption Authority==
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• How to Adopt from United Kingdom
  ...the UK before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information. ==Adoption Authority==
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• Adopting from Timor-Leste
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/tt-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/tt-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour
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• How to Adopt from Trinidad and Tobago
  ==Adoption Authority== '''[[Trinidad and Tobago]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• Traveling Abroad in Tuvalu
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/aus/tv_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Ukraine
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eur/up_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Uzbekistan
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cas/uz_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Venezuela
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/ve-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Sourc ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Uruguay
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/soa/uy_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Vanuatu
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/aus/nh_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Zambia and the Hague Convention
  ...ommons/d/df/Chisokone_Market_Kitwe.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Chisokone Market in Kitwe'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...ily member, are advised to carefully consider whether that child will meet the definition of orphan under U.S. immigration law.
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• Florida
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Hawaii
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Idaho
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Facilitators
  ...hen Adoption Facilitators want to be paid for their matching services that the problems occur. ...s and expenses that are paid by the adoptive couple in connection with the adoption process are subject to court review and approval.
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• Independent Adoptions (Glossary)
  ...adopting her child. Independent adoptions are not legally permitted in all states. ...amilies through independent [[adoption]] than through an [[Adoption Agency|adoption agency]].
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• International Adoption (Glossary)
  ...possibilities of [[international]] [[adoption]], first in Korea, and then in other countries. ...equire two trips, and others require extended stays while [[bonding]] with the child is supervised and evaluated.
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• Illinois
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Iowa
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Kansas
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Kentucky
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Louisiana
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Maryland
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Michigan
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Minnesota
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Mississippi
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Missouri
  =Adoption Laws= ==Consent to Adoption==
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• Montana
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Nebraska
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Nevada
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• New Hampshire
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• New Jersey
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• New Mexico
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• New York
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• North Dakota
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Ohio
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Oklahoma
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Oregon
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Pennsylvania
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Tennessee
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Vermont
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Virginia
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Washington
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• West Virginia
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Wisconsin
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Wyoming
  =Adoption Laws= ...ce. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly
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• Adoption
  ==Adoption Overview== [[File:Adoption.jpg|thumb|300px]]
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• Stepparent Adoption (Glossary)
  ...rminate through the court process or they must give their consent to the [[adoption]]. ...ent]] then the other option is terminating the rights of that parent. Once the non-[[Custodial Parent|custodial parent]] relinquished rights, either by co
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• Sammy Davis, Jr. and Adoption
  He was born in Harlem, [[New York]] City to Elvera Sanchez, a Puerto Rican, and Sammy Davi ...stin Trio. Throughout his long career, Davis included the Will Mastin Trio in his billing.
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• Universal Accreditation Act
  ...ted providers accountable for failure to be in substantial compliance with the standards. ...tect against illicit activities and practices of the past that threatened the best interests of children.
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• Domestic Infant Adoption
  =Adopting a Newborn in the United States= ...can be as long as 2 years or more. Many agencies now involve birth parents in choosing [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] and have discontinued tradit
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• Adoption For Canadians
  ...Parents|adoptive parents]]. This can be a costly route. [[Adoption]] laws in [[Canada]] allow more affordable alternatives. For instance, Children's Aid ...asian families are adopting African-American babies from the United States in record numbers.
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• Adoption Overview
  ...tionship where one did not previously exist. The [[adopted]] child has all the same legal rights and responsibilities as a biological child, including rig ...and as with the [[adoption]] of a minor, the [[adopted]] [[adult]] has all the same rights as a biological child, including rights of inheritance.
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• Afghanistan and the Hague Convention
  ...eral Regulations, Section 204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). ...]] (dual Afghan-American nationality, for example) may favorably influence the court’s decision, but are not required.
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• Guardian (Encyclopedia)
  ...is a person appointed by the court who holds full legal responsibility for the care of an incapacitated person or minor child, and is also responsible for ...ect a child, provide for their daily care, and manage any financial assets the child might have.
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• Social Worker
  ...al Workers at 202-408-8600 and they can guide to what the requirements are in your state. ...adoption agency]], or other organization as well as working for themselves in their own business.
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• Us Adoption
  '''Pursuing US [[Adoption]] from Other Countries''' ...side to pursue a US [[adoption]] - one in which a child born in the United States is [[adopted]] into another country.
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• Croatia Adoption Alert
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/hr-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} <span style="color:red">'''Notice: [[Croatia]] Ready to Implement the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention (April 1, 2014)'''
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• El Salvador Adoption Alert
  <span style="color:red">'''Alert: [[Adoption]] Delays and Complications (May 30, 2013)''' ...quirements of the Convention and the U.S. and Salvadoran laws implementing the Convention.
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• G. William Troxler and Adoption
  ...he movement to open up [[Adoption Records|adoption records]] in the United States. He is also an educator, with a Ph.D., and is president of Capitol College, in [[Maryland]].
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• Traveling Abroad in Togo
  ...' View on the centre of Sokodé: New Mosque in the front - Great Mosque in the back.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Tonga
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/aus/tn_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• How to Adopt from Kenya
  ...Kenya]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information. ==Adoption Authority==
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• Pakistan and the Hague Convention
  ...ee.jpg/800px-Faisalmoschee.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Faisal Mosque, built in 1986.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Adoption-Process/understanding-the-hague-convention/convention-countries.html Immigration and Nationality Act,
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• Kosovo and the Hague Convention
  ...entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry [[adoption]] processing for [[Kosovo]] did not change. ...isa applications for [[Kosovo]] citizens are processed at the U.S. Embassy in Skopje, [[Macedonia]].
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• How to Adopt from Panama
  ==Adoption Authority== '''[[Panama]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• Nigeria Adoption Alert
  <span style="color:red">'''Alert: Reports of Child-Buying Operations in [[Nigeria]] (June 9, 2014)''' ...about possible scams involving children who may be illicitly offered for [[adoption]].
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• Nigeria and the Hague Convention
  ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati ...[[adoption]] takes place, the specific law and regulations governing the [[adoption]] may differ.
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• Traveling Abroad in Lithuania
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Lithuania]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Traveling Abroad in Malaysia
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/my-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Kyrgyzstan
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cas/kg_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Nigeria
  ...pedia/commons/b/bf/Ibadan_street_scene.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Market scene in Ibadan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in South Africa
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...ion. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[South Africa]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Panama and the Hague Convention
  ...tes must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. ...parents]] are cautioned to carefully follow in order the steps outlined in the "How to [[Adopt]]" Section below.
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• Maldives and the Hague Convention
  ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati ...refer to our information sheet on [[Adoption]] of Children from Countries in which Islamic Shari'a Law is observed for more information.
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• How to Adopt from Poland
  ==Adoption Authority== '''[[Poland]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• How to Adopt from Latvia
  ...tvia]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” for the case. Read below for more information. ==Adoption Authority==
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• Traveling Abroad in Paraguay
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/soa/pa_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in United Kingdom
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...To find information about obtaining a visa for the [[United Kingdom]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Latvia Adoption Alert
  <span style="color:red">'''Notice: Post-[[adoption]] reporting requirements (April 5, 2011)''' ...porting requirements and to submit reports on time. All agencies operating in [[Latvia]] have been notified of this requirement. Compliance will help ens
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• Traveling Abroad in Peru
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/soa/pe_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Kosovo
  ...ku_i_Liri%C3%AB.jpg/800px-Parku_i_Liri%C3%AB.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Forest in Ferizaj.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Latvia
  ...x-Turaidas_skats_uz_Gauju_2okt04.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Gauja River valley in Sigulda, Gauja National Park.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Netherlands
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...tion. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Netherlands]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Traveling Abroad in Turkey
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/mde/tu_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Panama
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cam/pm_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Lebanon and the Hague Convention
  ...entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry [[adoption]] processing for [[Lebanon]] did not change. ...is supervised by authorized religious authorities and must be approved by the relevant religious court.
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• Who Can Be Adopted from Poland
  ...or an immigrant visa that will allow you to bring him or her to the United States. ...oth [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to have met the child prior to [[adoption]].
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• Traveling Abroad in Nepal
  ...11/Yak_Nepal.jpg/800px-Yak_Nepal.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Means of transport in mountain area.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Lebanon
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/mde/le_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Liberia
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/li_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Nauru and the Hague Convention
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/nr-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati
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• Who Can Adopt from Philippines
  ...eland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who.php Learn more]. ...ective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], the [[Philippines]] also has the following requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]:
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• Mauritania and the Hague Convention
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/mr-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati
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• How to Adopt from Taiwan
  ==Adoption Authority== '''[[Taiwan]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• Adoption Costs (Statistics)
  ...doption|agency adoption]] to intercountry private [[Agency Adoption|agency adoption]]. ==General Adoption Costs==
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• Traveling Abroad in Kenya
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/ke_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...nline, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place.
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• How to Adopt from Mali
  ...mako.jpg/400px-Mali_-_Bozo_girl_in_Bamako.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bozo girl in Bamako.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...[Mali]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information.
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• Mexico and the Hague Convention
  ...erto_Vallarta_cathedral_1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Puerto Vallarta cathedral in Puerto Vallarta.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...ico]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter.” See the “How to [[Adopt]]” section for more information.
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• Traveling Abroad in Singapore
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Singapore]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• South Africa and the Hague Convention
  ...tes must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. ::1. Local adoptions of children resident in [[South Africa]] by foreign residents of [[South Africa]], and
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• Traveling Abroad in China
  ...579px|thumb|'''The long corridor of the Summer Palace in Beijing, built in the 18th Century.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Haiti Adoption Alert
  ...le="color:red">'''Notice: [[Haiti]] announces re-registration period for [[Adoption]] Service Providers (July 7, 2014)''' ...BESR’s website in French. For more information on intercountry adoptions in [[Haiti]] you may contact adoptionUSCA@state.gov, or contact IBESR directly
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• South Korea Adoption Alert
  <span style="color:red">'''Notice: The Republic of Korea Signs the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention (May 28, 2013)''' ...espect to [[South Korea]]. We will continue to keep you informed through [[adoption]].state.gov as we receive additional updates.
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• What Does Special Needs Adoption Mean?
  ...” is almost universally disliked by [[adoption]] professionals and youth in foster care because of its potential to be misunderstood and its negative c ...s the term “[[Special Needs|special needs]]” mean in foster care and [[adoption]]? This information presents some common questions about adopting a child o
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• Traveling Abroad Bahamas, The
  ...ions/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/bf-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of The Bahamas'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} ...ired to enter and leave The Bahamas. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.
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• Young Adults: Openness, Searching, and Access to Family History
  ...acements during the previous 2 years were confidential, with 55 percent of the adoptions being fully disclosed and 40 percent being mediated (Siegel & Liv ...ve contact with their birth parents generally have positive feelings about the relationships (Grotevant et al., 2007; Siegel, 2012) and are glad they sear
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• Young Adults: Additional Resources
  ...nization provides education, advocacy, and support for families touched by adoption. http://www.americanadoptioncongress.org/ ...nization provides education, advocacy, and support for families touched by adoption. http://www.americanadoptioncongress.org/
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• How to Adopt from Barbados
  ==Adoption Authority== '''[[Barbados]] [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• Traveling Abroad in Barbados
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cam/bb_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...red to enter and leave [[Barbados]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.
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• Traveling Abroad in Belgium
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eur/be_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...ired to enter and leave [[Belgium]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.
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• Traveling Abroad in Belize
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cam/bh_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...uired to enter and leave [[Belize]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.
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• Traveling Abroad in Bolivia
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/bl-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...ired to enter and leave [[Bolivia]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.
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• Traveling Abroad in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/bk-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...nline, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Botswana
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/bc-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...nline, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Brazil
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/br-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Sour ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Brunei and the Hague Convention
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/photo_gallery/bx/images/BX_007.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR ...204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati
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• How to Adopt from Burkina Faso
  ...uagadougou_place_nations_unies.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Typical street scene in Ouagadougou.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...Faso]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information.'''
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• Burma and the Hague Convention
  ...204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati ...United States or from a third country should also contact [[Burma]]’s [[adoption]] authority. See contact information below.
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• How to Adopt from Burundi
  ...ikipedia/commons/6/61/Carolus_Magnus_Schule-Burundi.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Charlemagne School.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...rundi]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information.'''
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• Traveling Abroad in Burundi
  ...mburaFromCathedral.jpg/800px-BujumburaFromCathedral.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The capital city of Bujumbura.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Cameroon
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• Traveling Abroad in Chile
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• Traveling Abroad in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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• Trends Toward Increasing Openness
  ...their genetic background and the medical history of their birth relatives. The surrounding secrecy often created a sense of shame. ...en. '''4''' Several factors have contributed to the increasing openness of adoption.
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• Adoption History
  ...e simply curious about the history of [[adoption]] practices in the United States. Enjoy. =[[Adoption in America before the Twentieth Century]]=
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• Traveling Abroad in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
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• Traveling Abroad in Cyprus
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• Traveling Abroad in Denmark
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• Traveling Abroad in Djibouti
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• Traveling Abroad in Dominica
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• Traveling Abroad in Dominican Republic
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• Traveling Abroad in Egypt
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• Traveling Abroad in El Salvador
  ...nline, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place. ...ation. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[El Salvador]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• How to Adopt from Eritrea
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• Traveling Abroad in Eritrea
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• Ethiopia and the Hague Convention
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• Traveling Abroad in Ethiopia
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• Intercountry Adoption: Where Do I Start?: Meeting Immigration and Citizenship Requirements
  ...ir [[adoption]] services provider, but they must finalize the [[adoption]] in U.S. courts to fulfill USCIS requirements. Even if a trip is not required, ...ant that you do not [[adopt]] or accept [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of the child until:
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• Traveling Abroad in Fiji
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• Traveling Abroad in France
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• Traveling Abroad in Germany
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• Traveling Abroad in Ghana
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• How to Adopt from Haiti
  ==Adoption Authority== '''Haitian [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• Traveling Abroad in Haiti
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• Traveling Abroad in Honduras
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• Traveling Abroad in Hong Kong S.A.R.
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• How to Adopt from Hungary
  ...ngary]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information. ==Adoption Authority==
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• Traveling Abroad in Hungary
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• Traveling Abroad in Iceland
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...n nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Iceland]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• India and the Hague Convention
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• Who Can Be Adopted from India
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• How to Adopt from India
  .../thumb/f/f5/Taj_Mahal_2012.jpg/800px-Taj_Mahal_2012.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Taj Mahal.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ==The Process==
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• Traveling Abroad in India
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• Problems with the Current Foster Care System
  ...Welfare Problems as Viewed from the Bench,” ''Rethinking Orphanages for the 21st Century'', ed. [[Richard B. McKenzie]] (Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE [[Publ ...hat his mom would change her diaper when she came to pick them up later in the evening.<ref>Ladner, “Better for [[Kids]].”</ref>
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• Home Study
  ...adoptive parents]] (no matter how they intend to [[adopt]]) to participate in a home study. This process has three purposes: '''Educate and prepare the adoptive family for [[adoption]]'''
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• Traveling Abroad in Indonesia
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• Traveling Abroad in Israel
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• Traveling Abroad in Italy
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• Traveling Abroad in Japan
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• Traveling Abroad in Kazakhstan
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