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| − | Adoption between the United States and Albania is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Albania, you must first be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn more. | + | Adoption between the United States and Albania is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Albania, you must first be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who.php Learn more]. |
In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective adoptive parents, Albania also has the following requirements for prospective adoptive parents: | In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective adoptive parents, Albania also has the following requirements for prospective adoptive parents: | ||
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| − | Post has not discovered any additional restrictions on adoptive parents | + | Post has not discovered any additional restrictions on adoptive parents. |
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Revision as of 02:56, 1 February 2014
Contents
Hague Convention Information
WARNING: Albania is party to the Hague Adoption Convention. Do not adopt or obtain legal custody of a child in Albania before a U.S. consular officer issues an "Article 5 Letter." See the "How to Adopt" section for more information.
Albania is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Therefore, all adoptions between Albania and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA implementing regulations.
Who Can Adopt
Adoption between the United States and Albania is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Albania, you must first be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn more.
In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective adoptive parents, Albania also has the following requirements for prospective adoptive parents:
Residency
No known residency requirements.
Age of Adopting Parents
Under Albanian law, prospective adoptive parents must be a minimum of 18 years older than the adopted child.
Marriage
Both married and single prospective adoptive parents are permitted. When an adoptive parent is married, the consent of their spouse is required.
Income
Considered during the adoption process by the court as an indicator of the potential parents' ability to care for the child, but no guidelines are posted.
Other
Post has not discovered any additional restrictions on adoptive parents.
Who Can Be Adopted
How to Adopt
Adoption Authority
The Process
Traveling Abroad
After Adoption
SOURCE
Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information