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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/ir-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Iran.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/ir-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/ir-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Iran.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/ir-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/mde/ir_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Iran.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/mde/ir_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/98/Azadi_Monument.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Azadi Monument, Tehran Iran.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Tajrish_district_in_march.jpg/800px-Tajrish_district_in_march.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Snowy street in the Tajrish district, Tehran.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Tajrish_district_in_march.jpg/800px-Tajrish_district_in_march.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Snowy street in the Tajrish district, Tehran Iran.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/RezaShrine.jpg/800px-RezaShrine.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The shrine of Imam Ali Reda in Mashad.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/25/4758976353_tehran_b.jpg/800px-4758976353_tehran_b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Tehran at night.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Iranian_Tiles.JPG/466px-Iranian_Tiles.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Tiles at the Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/RezaShrine.jpg/800px-RezaShrine.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The shrine of Imam Ali Reda in Mashad, Iran'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/50/Persepolis_24.11.2009_11-49-59.jpg/450px-Persepolis_24.11.2009_11-49-59.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Ruins of the Achaemenid palace of Persepolis, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Iranian_Tiles.JPG/466px-Iranian_Tiles.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Tiles at the Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque.'''<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 Iran=
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Known as Persia until 1935, [[Iran]] became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and Shah Mohammad Reza PAHLAVI was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces led by Ayatollah Ruhollah KHOMEINI established a theocratic [[system]] of government with ultimate political authority vested in a learned religious scholar referred to commonly as the Supreme Leader who, according to the constitution, is accountable only to the Assembly of Experts - a popularly elected 86-member body of clerics. To learn more please read [[About Iran]].
  
  
 
=Hague Convention Information=
 
=Hague Convention Information=
  
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Iran is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] ([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague [[Adoption]] Convention]). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=8:1.0.1.2.8&idno=8#8:1.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)].  
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[[Iran]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] ([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague [[Adoption]] Convention]). To learn more please read about [[Iran and the Hague Convention]].
  
  
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'''NOTE:''' In accordance with current Iranian practice, acquiring [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]/guardianship by parents residing outside of Iran is not possible.  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must be Iranian citizens and fulfill all other required conditions for acquiring [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]/guardianship. Applications must be submitted to the Iranian Welfare Organization (IWO).  Recent cases indicate that applications from close family members have the greatest chance of being approved. Only the IWO and an appropriate court can determine whether each case, based on its own merits, is in the best interests of the child.  Muslim children are only eligible for [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]/guardianship by Muslim parents. Christian children are only eligible for [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]/guardianship by Christian parents.  Before a [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]/guardianship is granted, strict procedures are applied in order to protect the children and to establish the suitability of prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], including a six month probationary period during which time at least one of the parents needs to be residing in Iran with the child. In order to leave Iran with the child during the probationary period, the prospective [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]] would need to get explicit permission from the public prosecutor. The process is complicated and time-consuming. After a child has been placed with a family, Iranian authorities will perform periodic checks to ensure the child's physical and mental well-being.
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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 [[Iran]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Iran]].
  
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The United States does not have diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and therefore cannot provide protection or routine consular services to U.S. citizens in Iran.  The Swiss government, acting through its Embassy in Tehran, serves as the protecting power for U.S. interests in Iran and can provide limited consular services to U.S. citizens. 
 
  
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
  
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'''U.S. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS'''
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, [[Iran]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for legal [[guardianship]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Iran]].
  
  
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To bring a [[Legal Guardian|legal guardian]] child to the United States from Iran, you must meet [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who_can_adopt/eligibility.php eligibility and suitability requirements]. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who.php who can adopt] under U.S. immigration law.
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=How to Adopt=
  
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==Adoption Authority==
  
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Additionally, a child must meet the [http://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/orphan definition of [[orphan]]] under U.S. immigration law in order to be eligible to immigrate to the United States on an IR-3 or IR-4 immigrant visa.
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'''[[Iran]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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=Who Can Adopt=
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Iranian Welfare Organization (Edareh Beh Zistiti, Bakhshe Farzand Khandegi)
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Address: 188 Karimkhan St., Tehran
  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to adopt a child from Iran:
 
  
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==Residency==
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==The Process:==
  
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] who intend to acquire [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]/guardianship for children in Iran must reside in Iran and they are required to be physically present in the country for fingerprinting and medical examinations.  In addition, there is a six month probationary period and one of the parents may need to stay with the child during this period.
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The process for adopting a child from [[Iran]] generally includes the following steps:
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
 
  
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One of the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must be at least 30 years old.
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# Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider]]
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# Apply to be Found Eligible to obtain Legal [[Guardianship]]
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# Be Matched with a Child
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# Obtain [[Legal Custody]] of Child in [[Iran]]
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# Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for [[Orphan]] Status
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# Bring Your Child Home
  
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==Marriage==
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To learn more about this process please read about [[How to Adopt from Iran]].
  
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The prospective adoptive couple must be married for at least five years with no children.  Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual couples/individuals cannot acquire [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]/guardianship of an [[orphan]] in Iran.  Single women can only obtain guardianship of female children in Iran.  Single men cannot acquire [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]/guardianship of children in Iran.
 
  
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The prospective adoptive couple is expected to have sufficient financial capacity to support the child.
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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==Other==
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U.S. citizens are required by law to enter and depart the United 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.  Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about [[Traveling Abroad in Iran]].
  
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Muslim and Christian prospective adoptive couples must have no criminal records, no addiction to drugs or alcohol and no diseases that are difficult to cure. If the couple is able to submit a medical report to prove that at least one of the spouses is incapable of conceiving, the court may exempt them from the requirements of five years of marriage and one of the parents being at least 30 years old.
 
  
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
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=After Adoption=
  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Iran has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for legal guardianship:
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'''Post-[[Adoption]]/Post-Placement Reporting Requirements'''
  
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We strongly urge you to comply with and complete all Iranian post-[[adoption]] requirements in a timely manner. Your [[Adoption Agency|adoption agency]] may be able to help you with this process. Your cooperation will contribute to that country's history of positive experiences with American parents.
  
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'''[[Relinquishment]]:''' The child's father, paternal grandfather, and mother must all be either unknown or dead.
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'''Post [[Adoption]] Resources'''
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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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'''[[Abandonment]]:''' The child must have been placed under the care of a public institution without any contact from any of the above listed relatives for three full years.
 
  
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'''Age of Adoptive Child:''' The child must be under 12 full years of age.
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
  
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'''Sibling Adoptions:''' None
 
  
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'''[[Special Needs]] or Medical Conditions:''' None
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/ Child Welfare Information Gateway]
  
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'''Waiting Period or [[Foster Care]]:''' After consulting the institution or person in charge of the child's temporary care, and prior to issuance of [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]/guardianship approval, the court will place the child in the care of the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] for a six-month probation period. During the probation period, the court may terminate the guardianship upon request from the Public Prosecutor, the National Society for the Protection of Children, or the institution where the child was previously under care, or on the basis of its own conclusion. Likewise, the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] may declare that they have changed their minds during the probation period, in which case the court will terminate the [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]/guardianship.
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
  
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'''Caution:'''  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] should be aware that not all children in orphanages or children’s homes are adoptable. In many countries, including Iran, birth parents place their child(ren) temporarily in an [[orphanage]] or children’s home due to financial or other hardship, intending that the child return home when this becomes possible. In such cases, the [[Birth Parent|birth parent]](s) have rarely relinquished their [[Parental Rights|parental rights]] or consented to their child(ren)’s [[adoption]].
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Groups for adopting Persons ]
  
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=How to Adopt=
 
  
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'''NOTE:''' Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
 
  
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==The Process==
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=Contact Information=
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
 
  
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'''U.S. Embassy in Ankara, [[Turkey]]:'''
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American Embassy Ankara
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110 Ataturk Blvd.
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Kavaklidere
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06100 Ankara, [[Turkey]]
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Phone: 90-312-455 5555
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Fax: 90-312-468 6103
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Internet: [http://turkey.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey]
  
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'''[[Iran]] [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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Iranian Welfare Organization
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(Edareh Beh Zistiti, Bakhshe Farzand Khandegi)
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Address: 188 Karimkhan St., Tehran
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'''Embassy of [[Iran]]'''
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Address: 2209 [[Wisconsin]] Avenue, N.W.
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[[Washington]], D.C. 20007
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Tel: (202) 965-4990
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Fax: (202) 965-1073
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Email: requests@daftar.org
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Internet: daftar.org/ENG/default.asp?lang=eng
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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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Tel: 1-888-407-4747
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E-mail: 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, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
  
  
 
==SOURCE==
 
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=iran
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 04:58, 19 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Snowy street in the Tajrish district, Tehran.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The shrine of Imam Ali Reda in Mashad.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Tiles at the Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Ruins of the Achaemenid palace of Persepolis, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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 Iran

Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and Shah Mohammad Reza PAHLAVI was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces led by Ayatollah Ruhollah KHOMEINI established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political authority vested in a learned religious scholar referred to commonly as the Supreme Leader who, according to the constitution, is accountable only to the Assembly of Experts - a popularly elected 86-member body of clerics. To learn more please read About Iran.


Hague Convention Information

Iran is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). To learn more please read about Iran 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 Iran. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Iran.


Who Can Be Adopted

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


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Iran's Adoption Authority

Iranian Welfare Organization (Edareh Beh Zistiti, Bakhshe Farzand Khandegi) Address: 188 Karimkhan St., Tehran


The Process:

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


  1. Choose an Adoption Service Provider
  2. Apply to be Found Eligible to obtain Legal Guardianship
  3. Be Matched with a Child
  4. Obtain Legal Custody of Child in Iran
  5. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Orphan Status
  6. Bring Your Child Home

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


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

U.S. citizens are required by law to enter and depart the United 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. Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about Traveling Abroad in Iran.


After Adoption

Post-Adoption/Post-Placement Reporting Requirements

We strongly urge you to comply with and complete all Iranian post-adoption requirements in a timely manner. Your adoption agency may be able to help you with this process. Your cooperation will contribute to that country's history of positive experiences with American parents.

Post Adoption Resources

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 Groups for adopting Persons


NOTE: Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey:

American Embassy Ankara 110 Ataturk Blvd. Kavaklidere 06100 Ankara, Turkey Phone: 90-312-455 5555 Fax: 90-312-468 6103 Internet: U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey


Iran Adoption Authority

Iranian Welfare Organization (Edareh Beh Zistiti, Bakhshe Farzand Khandegi) Address: 188 Karimkhan St., Tehran


Embassy of Iran

Address: 2209 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007 Tel: (202) 965-4990 Fax: (202) 965-1073 Email: requests@daftar.org Internet: daftar.org/ENG/default.asp?lang=eng


Office of Children's Issues

U.S. Department of State CA/OCS/CI SA-17, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20522-1709 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 E-mail: AskCI@state.gov Internet: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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


SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=iran