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Afghanistan 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).
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The Afghan Civil Code governs the rights and interests of minors in Afghanistan. Islamic Shari’a law, upon which Afghanistan family law is largely based, does not allow for adoption of Afghan children in Afghanistan. Therefore, U.S. citizens considering adoption of an Afghan child must obtain guardianship for the purpose of emigration and adoption in the United States from the Afghan Family Court that has jurisdiction over the prospective adoptive child’s place of residence.  It is important to note that according to Afghan laws, prospective adoptive parents who are non-Muslim may not be appointed guardians of Muslim children. Strong cultural ties to Afghanistan (dual Afghan-American nationality, for example) may favorably influence the court’s decision, but are not required.
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Prospective adoptive parents may apply for a U.S. immigrant visa in cases where the Afghan Family Court grants guardianship of an orphan as defined under U.S. immigration law.  The Afghan Family Court must specifically rule that the child is permitted to leave the jurisdiction of Afghanistan for the purpose of being adopted in the United States by the prospective parents.  Prospective adoptive parents should refer to our country information sheet on Adoption of Children From Countries in which Islamic Shari'a Law is Observed for more information.
 
  
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=Who Can Adopt=
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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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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to adopt a child from Afghanistan:
 
  
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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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==Residency==
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=About Afghanistan=
  
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Afghan law does not clearly state any residency requirements for prospective guardians.
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Ahmad Shah DURRANI unified the Pashtun tribes and founded [[Afghanistan]] in 1747. The country served as a buffer between the British and Russian Empires until it won independence from national British control in 1919. Read more [[About Afghanistan]]. 
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
 
  
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Afghan law does not clearly state any age requirements for prospective guardians.
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=Hague Convention Information=
  
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==Marriage==
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[[Afghanistan]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] (Hague [[Adoption]] Convention).  Read more about [[Afghanistan and the Hague Convention]].
  
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Afghan law does not clearly state any marriage requirements for prospective guardians.
 
  
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=Who Can Adopt=
  
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Prospective guardians must demonstrate to the Family Court that they have sufficient resources to educate and raise the child.
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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 [[Afghanistan]] Read more about [[Who Can Adopt from Afghanistan]].  
  
  
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==Other==
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
  
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Per Afghan laws, prospective parents who are non-Muslims may not be appointed as guardians of Muslim children.  Prospective parents must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Afghan Family Court judge that they intend to raise the child in accordance with Islamic tradition and norms.
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, [[Afghanistan]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. Read more about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Afghanistan]].  
  
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In order to be eligible as a guardian, Afghan Civil Code states that the guardian must be righteous, meet all eligibility requirements, and be able to support the child.  A person who has been convicted of crimes against public morality or chastity, has a bad reputation, does not have legitimate income, previously lost guardianship of the child by order of the court, has been denied guardianship in writing by the father or paternal grandfather of the child, or has any judicial dispute with the child’s family, may not be appointed guardian.
 
  
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Prospective parents must comply with U.S. legal requirements in the I-600 process.  U.S. citizens who are interested in adopting an Afghan child are strongly encouraged to contact U.S. Consular officials in Kabul before making any adoption plans to ensure that appropriate procedures are followed which will make it possible for the Embassy to issue a U.S. immigrant visa to the child.
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=How to Adopt=
  
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
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There is no central government [[adoption]] authority.  [[Guardianship]] proceedings are handled by the Afghan Family Court. Read more about [[How to Adopt from Afghanistan]].
  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Afghanistan has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption:
 
  
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#Relinquishment:  The child’s biological father, if living, may relinquish the child, or the Afghan Family Court can designate a legal guardian to do so.
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=Traveling Abroad=
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#Abandonment:  As determined by the Afghan Family Court.
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#Age of Adoptive Child:  Guardianship terminates when the child reaches the age of 18.
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#Sibling Adoptions:  None.
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#Special Needs or Medical Conditions:  None.
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#Waiting Period or Foster Care:  None.
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Caution:  Prospective 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(s) have rarely relinquished their parental rights or consented to their child(ren)’s adoption.
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It's important to know the [[INS|ins]] and outs of traveling abroad as you begin planning your [[adoption]] journey. Read more about [[Traveling Abroad in Afghanistan]] during the [[adoption]] process.
  
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In order to adopt a child from Afghanistan, a child must meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law for you to bring him or her back to the United States.  Find out more about [Who can be adopted] and these U.S. requirements.
 
  
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Prospective adoptive parents may petition the Afghan family court for guardianship of a specific child.  However, obtaining legal guardianship under Afghan law does not automatically signify that a child is an orphan under U.S. law.
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=After Adoption=
  
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=How to Adopt=
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[[Category: Adoption Information by Country]]
  
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==Afghan's Adoption Authority==
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Guardians are not required to provide periodic reports on the child’s adjustment and welfare to the Afghan Family Court.
  
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==The Process==
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'''Post-[[Adoption]] Resources'''
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]].  Read more about [[Post-Adoption Resources]].
  
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=After Adoption=
 
  
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[[Category: Adoption Information by Country]]
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=Contact Information=
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'''U.S. Embassy Kabul'''
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Great Massoud Road, Kabul, [[Afghanistan]]
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Tel: +011 0700 108 499
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Email:  KabulACS@state.gov
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Internet: [http://kabul.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy Kabul]  
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'''Embassy of [[Afghanistan]]'''
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2233 [[Wisconsin]] Ave., N.W.
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Suite #216
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[[Washington]], D.C.  20007
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Tel:  (202) 298-9125
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Fax:  (202) 298-9127
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Email:  consulate@embassyofafghanistan.org
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Internet: [http://www.embassyofafghanistan.org/ Embassy of Afghanistan]
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''[[Afghanistan]] also has consulates in [[New York]] and Los Angeles.''
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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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'''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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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@uscis.dhs..gov
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==SOURCE==
 
==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.'''  
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[http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=afghanistan]
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adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=afghanistan
 
Last updated July 2013
 
Last updated July 2013
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[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 04:06, 17 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

Nowruz
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 Afghanistan

Ahmad Shah DURRANI unified the Pashtun tribes and founded Afghanistan in 1747. The country served as a buffer between the British and Russian Empires until it won independence from national British control in 1919. Read more About Afghanistan.


Hague Convention Information

Afghanistan is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Read more about Afghanistan and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to adopt a child from Afghanistan Read more about Who Can Adopt from Afghanistan.


Who Can Be Adopted

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


How to Adopt

There is no central government adoption authority. Guardianship proceedings are handled by the Afghan Family Court. Read more about How to Adopt from Afghanistan.


Traveling Abroad

It's important to know the ins and outs of traveling abroad as you begin planning your adoption journey. Read more about Traveling Abroad in Afghanistan during the adoption process.


After Adoption

Guardians are not required to provide periodic reports on the child’s adjustment and welfare to the Afghan Family Court.

Post-Adoption Resources

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. Read more about Post-Adoption Resources.


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy Kabul Great Massoud Road, Kabul, Afghanistan Tel: +011 0700 108 499 Email: KabulACS@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Kabul

Embassy of Afghanistan 2233 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Suite #216 Washington, D.C. 20007 Tel: (202) 298-9125 Fax: (202) 298-9127 Email: consulate@embassyofafghanistan.org Internet: Embassy of Afghanistan

Afghanistan also has consulates in New York and Los Angeles.

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

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)

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@uscis.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=afghanistan Last updated July 2013