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The official flag of Taiwan.
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Map of Taiwan.
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Confucius Temple at the Lotus Lake in Kaohsiung (Taiwan).
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Taiwanese kids .
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Taipei 101 Tower, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Ximending at night.
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Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan.
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Taiwan Temple.
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Taiwan Adoption Alert

Notice: Taiwan implements a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review requirement for all adoptions by U.S. citizens of children residing in Taiwan (February 27, 2013)

The Department of State shares the follow web alert posted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on February 26, 2013.

Taiwan implements a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review requirement for all adoptions by U.S. citizens of children residing in Taiwan

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 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.

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 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. A copy of the policy memorandum is available at uscis.gov.

After USCIS issues a preliminary determination of the child’s immigration eligibility, AIT will issue a letter to prospective adoptive parents confirming completion of the PAIR process. Prospective 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.

Prospective 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 or grant of legal custody. In addition, the following PAIR-specific documentation must be submitted when the child’s country of origin is Taiwan:

Evidence of availability for intercountry adoption generated by the Taiwan island-wide database;
Signed adoption agreement between birth parents and prospective adoptive parents for use in Taiwan District Family Courts; and
Power of attorney appointing the Taiwan ASP to represent the prospective adoptive parents.

The Taiwan District Family Court will make its own determination regarding the child’s adoptability. After completing the adoption and receiving the adoption decree from the Taiwan District Family Court, U.S. adoptive parents will submit their adoption decree and all necessary documents to AIT for final Form I-600 petition approval and immigrant visa processing.

You may refer to adoption.state.gov for additional information about adopting from Taiwan.

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Who Can Adopt

Residency

Age of Adopting Parents

Marriage

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Who Can Be Adopted

How to Adopt

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The Process

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. The 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.

Obtaining Your Visa

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 Country Specific Information.

Staying Safe on Your Trip

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 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.

Staying in Touch on Your Trip

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.

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

SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information

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+=Taiwan Adoption Alert=
+<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)
+The Department of State shares the follow web alert posted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on February 26, 2013.
+Taiwan implements a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review requirement for all adoptions by U.S. citizens of children residing in Taiwan
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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:
+# Evidence of availability for intercountry adoption generated by the Taiwan island-wide database;
+# Signed adoption agreement between birth parents and prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] for use in Taiwan District Family Courts; and
+# Power of attorney appointing the Taiwan ASP to represent the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]].
+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.
+You may refer to adoption.state.gov for additional information about adopting from Taiwan.
+<span style="color:red">'''
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