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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/tw-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Taiwan.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/tw-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/tw-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Taiwan.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/tw-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/tw_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Taiwan.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eas/tw_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Confucius_temple_Kaohsiung_amk.jpg/800px-Confucius_temple_Kaohsiung_amk.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Confucius Temple at the Lotus Lake in Kaohsiung (Taiwan).'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Confucius_temple_Kaohsiung_amk.jpg/800px-Confucius_temple_Kaohsiung_amk.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Confucius Temple at the Lotus Lake in Kaohsiung'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm1.staticflickr.com/81/267487792_7b036b7e0b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taiwanese kids .'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm1.staticflickr.com/81/267487792_7b036b7e0b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taiwanese [[kids]] .'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Taipei_101_from_afar.jpg/800px-Taipei_101_from_afar.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taipei 101 Tower, Taipei, Taiwan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Taipei_101_from_afar.jpg/800px-Taipei_101_from_afar.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taipei 101 Tower, Taipei'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Ximending_at_night.jpg/543px-Ximending_at_night.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Ximending at night.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Ximending_at_night.jpg/543px-Ximending_at_night.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Ximending at night.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/CKS_Memorial_Hall_Taipei.jpg/800px-CKS_Memorial_Hall_Taipei.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/CKS_Memorial_Hall_Taipei.jpg/800px-CKS_Memorial_Hall_Taipei.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2421/4054627508_ddf6de724f.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taiwan Temple.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4100/4764174710_3f1a40ed42.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A beautiful and colorful small village in Taichung'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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=Taiwan Adoption Alert=
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/DaZhiBridge2_byJaojao.JPG/800px-DaZhiBridge2_byJaojao.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''DaZhiBridge over Keelung river, DaZhi District, Taipei'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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<span style="color:red">'''Notice: Taiwan implements a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review requirement for all adoptions by U.S. citizens of children residing in Taiwan (February 27, 2013)
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/TaipeiViewFromMaokong.jpg/800px-TaipeiViewFromMaokong.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taipei View From Maokong.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Taipei_Baoan_Temple.jpg/800px-Taipei_Baoan_Temple.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Taipei Baoan Temple'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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The Department of State shares the follow web alert posted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on February 26, 2013.  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/DabajianMountain.jpg/800px-DabajianMountain.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Da ba jian Mountain'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
  
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Taiwan implements a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review requirement for all adoptions by U.S. citizens of children residing in Taiwan
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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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In January, the Taiwan Child Welfare Bureau issued an administrative order that requires all adoption cases filed on behalf of U.S. prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] with the Taiwan courts to undergo the U.S. PAIR process. The order applies to all currently licensed Taiwan adoption services providers (ASP), and any ASPs which may be licensed in the future. The administrative order instructs Taiwan ASPs to include a letter issued by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) located in Taipei, confirming that USCIS successfully completed the PAIR process with each court filing initiated after April 1, 2013. The new requirement will not affect pending adoption cases filed with Taiwan courts before April 1, 2013.
 
  
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=About Taiwan=
  
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To enable prospective parents adopting from Taiwan to comply with Taiwan’s new requirement, USCIS issued a policy memorandum, effective immediately, that allows prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to file a Form [[I-600]], Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, before Taiwan courts finalize an adoption in Taiwan. These new procedures allow USCIS to assess the child’s eligibility for U.S. immigration benefits and make a preliminary determination before Taiwan courts finalize the [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]]. A copy of the policy memorandum is available at uscis.gov.  
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In 1895, military defeat forced [[China]]'s Qing Dynasty to cede [[Taiwan]] to [[Japan]]. [[Taiwan]] came under Chinese Nationalist control after World War II. Following the communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to [[Taiwan]] and established a government using the 1947 constitution drawn up for all of [[China]]. To learn more please read [[About Taiwan (The Country)]]. To get very detailed information on [[Taiwan]] please read the [[Taiwan Travel Fact Sheet]] page.
  
  
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After USCIS issues a preliminary determination of the child’s immigration eligibility, AIT will issue a letter to prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] confirming completion of the PAIR process.  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], through their ASPs, must include the letter from AIT when filing a case with the Taiwan courts. To begin the PAIR process, petitioners adopting children from Taiwan should file the Form [[I-600]] petition and supporting documents with the USCIS National Benefits Center (NBC) before filing an adoption case with the Taiwan courts. Please refer to the Form [[I-600]] instructions for filing instructions for the NBC. USCIS overseas offices and the AIT will continue to accept Form [[I-600]] petitions, but such petitions will be forwarded to the NBC for PAIR review.
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=Taiwan Adoption Alert=
  
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There have been multiple [[adoption]] alerts for [[Taiwan]]. To learn more please read the [[Taiwan Adoption Alert]] page.
  
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] filing their Form [[I-600]] petition should include all available required documentation when filing a Form [[I-600]] petition, except the [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]] or grant of [[Legal Custody|legal custody]]. In addition, the following PAIR-specific documentation must be submitted when the child’s country of origin is Taiwan:
 
  
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# Evidence of availability for intercountry adoption generated by the Taiwan island-wide database;
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=Hague Convention Information=
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# Signed adoption agreement between birth parents and prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] for use in Taiwan District Family Courts; and
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# Power of attorney appointing the Taiwan ASP to represent the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]].
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[[Taiwan]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]](Hague [[Adoption]] Convention).  Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more please read about [[Taiwan and the Hague Convention]].
  
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The Taiwan District Family Court will make its own determination regarding the child’s adoptability. After completing the adoption and receiving the [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]] from the Taiwan District Family Court, U.S. [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] will submit their [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]] and all necessary documents to AIT for final Form [[I-600]] petition approval and immigrant visa processing.
 
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You may refer to adoption.state.gov for additional information about adopting from Taiwan.
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=Who Can Adopt=
  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet multiple requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Taiwan]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Taiwan]].
  
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
  
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=Hague Convention Information=
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, [[Taiwan]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Taiwan]].
  
  
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=How to Adopt=
  
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==Adoption Authority==
  
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==Residency==
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'''[[Taiwan]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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Children's Bureau (Er Tong Ju), Ministry of Interior
  
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==Marriage==
 
  
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==Income==
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==The Process==
  
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==Other==
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The process for adopting a child from [[Taiwan]] generally includes the following steps:
  
  
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
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# Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]]
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# Apply to be found eligible to [[adopt]]
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# Be matched with a child
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# File the Form [[I-600]] with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to initiate the Pre-[[Adoption]] Immigration Review (PAIR) prior to filing an [[adoption]] case with the courts
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# [[Adopt]] the child in [[Taiwan]]
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# Receive final approval of your Form [[I-600]]
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# Obtain visa and bring your child home
  
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To learn more about this process please read about [[How to Adopt from Taiwan]].
  
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=How to Adopt=
 
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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==The Process==
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Taiwan]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about [[Traveling Abroad in Taiwan]].
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
 
  
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
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=After Adoption=
  
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Taiwan. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  Getting or renewing a passport is easy. The [https://pptform.state.gov/ Passport Application Wizard] will help you determine which passport form you need, help you to complete the form online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
  
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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]]. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
  
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'''Obtaining Your Visa'''
 
  
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In addition to a U.S. passport, you also need to obtain a visa. A visa is an official document issued by a foreign country that formally allows you to visit. Where required, visas are attached to your passport and allow you to enter a foreign nation.  To find information about obtaining a visa for Taiwan, see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information].
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
  
  
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'''Staying Safe on Your Trip'''
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
  
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Before you travel, it's always a good practice to investigate the local conditions, laws, political landscape, and culture of the country. The State Department is a good place to start.  The Department of State provides [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information] for every country of the world about various issues, including the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, and any areas of instability.
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]  
  
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
  
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'''Staying in Touch on Your Trip'''
 
  
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When traveling during the [[adoption]] process, we encourage you to register your trip with the Department of State. Travel registration makes it possible to contact you if necessary. Whether there's a family emergency in the United States, or a crisis in Taiwan, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
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=Contact Information=
  
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=After Adoption=
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'''The American Institute in [[Taiwan]]'''
  
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
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Consular Section
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Immigrant Visa Unit, 2nd Floor
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American Institute in [[Taiwan]]
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Number 7, Lane 134
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Xin Yi Rd, Section 3
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Taipei 106, [[Taiwan]]
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Tel: (886) 02-2162-2005
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Fax: (886) 02-2162-2253
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Email: aitadoptions@state.gov
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Internet: [https://www.ait.org.tw/ The American Institute in Taiwan]
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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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'''[[Taiwan]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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Child Welfare Bureau (Er Tong Ju), Ministry of Interior
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7F, No. 503 Li-Ming Road, Section 2
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Nantun, Taichung 408, R.O.C.
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Tel: (886-4) 2250-2850
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Fax: (886-4) 2250-2903/2899
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Email: dbi@cbi.gov.tw
  
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'''[[Taiwan]] Economic and Cultural Representation Office (TECRO) in the United States'''
  
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]  
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4201 [[Wisconsin]] Avenue, N.W.
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[[Washington]], D.C. 20016
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Tel: (202) 895-1800
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Email: tecroinfodc@tecro-info.org
  
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
 
  
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
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[[Taiwan]] also has offices (consulates) in: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Guam, Honolulu, Houston, [[Kansas]] City, Los Angeles, Miami, [[New York]], San Francisco and Seattle.
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'''Office of Children’s Issues'''
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U.S. Department of State 
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CA/OCS/CI 
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SA-17, 9th Floor 
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[[Washington]], DC 20522-1709
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Tel:  1-888-407-4747
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Email:  AskCI@state.gov
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Internet:  [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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For questions about immigration procedures:
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National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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Tel:  1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
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Internet:  [http://uscis.gov USCIS]
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'''For questions about filing a Form [[I-600A]] or [[I-600]] petition:'''
  
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National Benefits Center
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Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local)
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Email:  NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov
  
 
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=taiwan
  
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 14:44, 11 October 2022

The official flag
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

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

Taiwanese .
Source: flickr.com.

Taipei 101 Tower, Taipei
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Ximending at night.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
Source: Wikipedia.org.

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

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

Taipei View From Maokong.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Taipei Baoan Temple
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Da ba jian Mountain
Source: Wikipedia.org.


Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.


About Taiwan

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


Taiwan Adoption Alert

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


Hague Convention Information

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


Who Can Adopt

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


Who Can Be Adopted

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


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Taiwan's Adoption Authority

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


The Process

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


  1. Choose an adoption service provider
  2. Apply to be found eligible to adopt
  3. Be matched with a child
  4. File the Form I-600 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to initiate the Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) prior to filing an adoption case with the courts
  5. Adopt the child in Taiwan
  6. Receive final approval of your Form I-600
  7. Obtain visa and bring your child home

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


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

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


After Adoption

What resources are available to assist families after the adoption?

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.


Here are some good places to start your support group search:


Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children

Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons


Contact Information

The American Institute in Taiwan

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


Taiwan’s Adoption Authority

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


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

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


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


Office of Children’s Issues

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


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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


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

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

SOURCE

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