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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/jo-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Jordan.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/jo-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/jo-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Jordan.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/jo-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/jo_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Jordan.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/mde/jo_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Coat_of_Arms_of_Jordan.svg/396px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Jordan.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms of Jordan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Coat_of_Arms_of_Jordan.svg/396px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Jordan.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Al_Khazneh.jpg/480px-Al_Khazneh.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Petra, Jordan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Al_Khazneh.jpg/480px-Al_Khazneh.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Petra.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/PetraSandStoneRock-cut_tombs.jpg/800px-PetraSandStoneRock-cut_tombs.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Rock-cut tombs (Kokh) in Petra.''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/PetraSandStoneRock-cut_tombs.jpg/800px-PetraSandStoneRock-cut_tombs.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Rock-cut tombs (Kokh) in Petra.''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/AMMAN_2.jpg/514px-AMMAN_2.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Collage of Amman, Jordan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/AMMAN_2.jpg/514px-AMMAN_2.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Collage of Amman.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bd/Souk_Jara_4_Jul_2008_%287%29.JPG/800px-Souk_Jara_4_Jul_2008_%287%29.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Souk in Jara, Jordan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bd/Souk_Jara_4_Jul_2008_%287%29.JPG/800px-Souk_Jara_4_Jul_2008_%287%29.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Souk in Jara.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/Abu_Darweesh_Mosque.jpg/800px-Abu_Darweesh_Mosque.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Abu Darweesh Mosque — one of the oldest mosques in Amman, Jordan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/Abu_Darweesh_Mosque.jpg/800px-Abu_Darweesh_Mosque.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Abu Darweesh Mosque — one of the oldest mosques in Amman.'''<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 Jordan=
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Following World War I and the [[dissolution]] of the Ottoman Empire, the League of Nations awarded Britain the mandate to govern much of the Middle East. Britain demarcated a semi-autonomous region of Transjordan from Palestine in the early 1920s. The area gained its independence in 1946 and thereafter became The Hashemite Kingdom of [[Jordan]].  To learn more, please read [[About Jordan]].
  
  
 
=Hague Convention Information=
 
=Hague Convention Information=
  
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Jordan 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 Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F).
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[[Jordan]] 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 Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more please read about [[Jordan and the Hague Convention]].
  
  
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Note:  [[Adoption]] is not allowed by the law of Jordan.  However, the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) may grant guardianship of children to people who are not the child’s parents and who intend to adopt the child in a different country.  [[Custody]] and Alternative Families is a [[system]] followed in Jordan.  This [[system]] is similar to [[adoption]], but differs in that it maintains the original parental relationship as mandated by Islamic Law.  This [[system]] is consistent with Jordanian Juvenile Law Number 24 of 1968 and amendments.
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=Who Can Adopt=
  
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Under Jordanian law, a child is considered to be “abandoned” if the child is placed in the care of the MSD and (1) the parents are unknown OR (2) the child is born out of wedlock. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Jordan]].
  
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'''U.S. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS'''
 
  
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
  
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To bring an adopted child to the United States from Jordan 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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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, [[Jordan]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Jordan]].
  
  
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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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=How to Adopt=
  
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=Who Can Adopt=
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==Adoption Authority==
  
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Under Jordanian law, a child is considered to be “abandoned” if the child is placed in the care of the MSD and (1) the parents are unknown OR (2) the child is born out of wedlock.
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'''[[Jordan]]’s [[Guardianship]] Authority'''
  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to obtain a guardianship in Jordan:
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Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Family Directorate
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==Residency==
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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==The Process==
  
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The [[guardian]] father must be 35-55, and the [[guardian]] mother 30-50 years old.
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The process for obtaining [[guardianship]] of a child from [[Jordan]] generally includes the following steps:
  
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==Marriage==
 
  
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Jordanian law stipulates that all prospective parents for legal guardianship MUST be Muslim, married for five or more years, and medically certified as infertile in order to obtain legal guardianship in Jordan.  (In select situations, and on a case by case basis, non-Muslims may be granted guardianship/custody by a juvenile court order issued through the civil court).  Single persons cannot acquire legal guardianship of children in Jordan.  Same-sex marriages are not recognized in Jordan, and therefore same-sex couples cannot gain guardianship as a couple.  However, the Juvenile Jordanian Act provides that a child may be placed as a foster child with a single person (male or female), or with a family with children by a court order, with the specification that the child be taken care  of  as if they are in his or her biological family.
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# Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]]
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# Apply to be found eligible to [[adopt]]
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# Be matched with a child
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# Obtain [[guardianship]] of the child in [[Jordan]]
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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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# [[Adopt]] your child in the United States
  
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==Income==
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To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Jordan]].
  
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The guardians’ employer(s) must provide detailed information about their income and employment status, as explained below.
 
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
  
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The prospective family for legal guardianship may have up to two children total, including the child(ren) for the legal guardianship.  If the prospective guardians already have one child, then the Jordanian child legal guardianship must be of the same sex as that child.  Prospective [[guardian]] parents who have previously gotten legal guardianship in Jordan must wait a minimum of two years before seeking legal guardianship of another child of the same gender.  Prospective guardians who are U.S. citizens may also want to review the general information on [[Adoption]] of [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/faqs/adoption_of_children_countries_islamic_sharia_observed.php Children from Countries in which Islamic Shari'a law] is observed.
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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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 Jordan]].
  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Jordan has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]:
 
  
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'''[[Relinquishment]]:'''  There is no [[relinquishment]] in Jordan.  The MSD considers all Jordanian children under its care as abandoned. 
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=After Adoption=
  
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'''[[Abandonment]]:'''  The MSD considers all Jordanian children under its care as abandoned.  If the parents are unknown and the children are under the care of the MSD, they are considered abandoned.
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After the child has immigrated to the United States, [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] are required to inform the nearest Jordanian Embassy or consulate of any change in address.  This facilitates the follow-up that the MSD performs for all [[adopted]] Jordanian children abroad.  
  
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'''Age of Adoptive Child:'''  MSD may give legal guardianship for a child of any age.
 
  
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'''Sibling Adoptions:'''o sibling legal guardianship exists in Jordan.
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We strongly urge you to comply with Jordanian law and to complete all 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 positive experiences with U.S. citizen parents.
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##[[Special Needs]] or Medical Conditions: Children with [[Special Needs|special needs]] or medical conditions are eligible for guardianship.
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##Waiting Period or [[Foster Care]]: The period depends on the child’s availability, and could take up to one year.
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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, 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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=How to Adopt=
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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]]. There are many public and private nonprofit post-[[adoption]] services available for children and their families. There are also numerous adoptive family support groups and [[adoptee]] [[organizations]] active in the United States that provide a network of options for adoptees who seek out other adoptees from the same country of origin.  Take advantage of all the resources available to your family, whether it is another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
  
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
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Here are some places to start your support group search:
  
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==The Process==
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/ Child Welfare Information Gateway]
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
  
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons]
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'''NOTE:'''  Inclusion of non-U.S. government links does not imply endorsement of contents.
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=Contact Information=
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'''U.S. Embassy in [[Jordan]]'''
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al Umawayeen Street, Abdoun
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Tel:  962-6-590-6000
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Fax: 962-6-592-4102
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Email: Amman-IV@state.gov or ACSAmman@state.gov
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Internet: [http://jordan.usembassy.gov U.S. Embassy in Jordan]
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'''[[Jordan]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority:  Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Family and Childhood Section/Fostering Program'''
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P.O. Box 6720
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Arjan 11118
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Amman, [[Jordan]]
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Tel:  5679327
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Family Manager:  Ext. 399
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[[Custody]] Section:  Ext. 334
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Fax:  5679961
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Family Directorate Fax:  5694291
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'''Embassy of [[Jordan]]: Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of [[Jordan]]'''
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3504 [[International]] Drive, N.W. [[Washington]], D.C. 20008
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Tel:  (202) 966-2664
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Fax:  (202) 966-3110
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Email:  HKJEmbassyDC@jordanembassyus.org
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Internet:  [http://jordanembassyus.org Embassy of Jordan]
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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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Email:  AskCI@state.gov
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Internet:  [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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For questions about immigration procedures:
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National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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Tel:  1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
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Internet:  [http://uscis.gov USCIS]
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For questions about filing a Form [[I-600A]] or [[I-600]] petition:
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National Benefits Center
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Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local)
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Email:  NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov
  
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==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=jordan
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 05:03, 19 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

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

Petra.
Source: Wikipedia.org

'Rock-cut tombs (Kokh) in Petra.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Collage of Amman.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Souk in Jara.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The Abu Darweesh Mosque — one of the oldest mosques in Amman.
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 Jordan

Following World War I and the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, the League of Nations awarded Britain the mandate to govern much of the Middle East. Britain demarcated a semi-autonomous region of Transjordan from Palestine in the early 1920s. The area gained its independence in 1946 and thereafter became The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. To learn more, please read About Jordan.


Hague Convention Information

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


Who Can Adopt

Under Jordanian law, a child is considered to be “abandoned” if the child is placed in the care of the MSD and (1) the parents are unknown OR (2) the child is born out of wedlock. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Jordan.


Who Can Be Adopted

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


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Jordan’s Guardianship Authority

Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Family Directorate


The Process

The process for obtaining guardianship of a child from Jordan generally includes the following steps:


  1. Choose an adoption service provider
  2. Apply to be found eligible to adopt
  3. Be matched with a child
  4. Obtain guardianship of the child in Jordan
  5. Apply for the child to be found eligible for orphan status
  6. Bring your child home
  7. Adopt your child in the United States

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


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 Jordan.


After Adoption

After the child has immigrated to the United States, adoptive parents are required to inform the nearest Jordanian Embassy or consulate of any change in address. This facilitates the follow-up that the MSD performs for all adopted Jordanian children abroad.


We strongly urge you to comply with Jordanian law and to complete all 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 positive experiences with U.S. citizen parents.


Post-Adoption Resources

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. There are many public and private nonprofit post-adoption services available for children and their families. There are also numerous adoptive family support groups and adoptee organizations active in the United States that provide a network of options for adoptees who seek out other adoptees from the same country of origin. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family, whether it is another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.


Here are some 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 Jordan

al Umawayeen Street, Abdoun Tel: 962-6-590-6000 Fax: 962-6-592-4102 Email: Amman-IV@state.gov or ACSAmman@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy in Jordan


Jordan’s Adoption Authority: Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Family and Childhood Section/Fostering Program

P.O. Box 6720 Arjan 11118 Amman, Jordan Tel: 5679327 Family Manager: Ext. 399 Custody Section: Ext. 334 Fax: 5679961 Family Directorate Fax: 5694291


Embassy of Jordan: Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

3504 International Drive, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: (202) 966-2664 Fax: (202) 966-3110 Email: HKJEmbassyDC@jordanembassyus.org Internet: Embassy of Jordan


Office of Children’s Issues

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


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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


For questions about filing a Form I-600A or I-600 petition: National Benefits Center Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local) Email: NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov


SOURCE

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