Latest revision as of 04:44, 19 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Guinean children.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Fisher women on the river.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Conakry Mosque.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

schoolgirls.
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the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.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 Guinea

Guinea is at a turning point after decades of authoritarian rule since gaining its independence from France in 1958. Guinea held its first free and competitive democratic presidential and legislative elections in 2010 and 2013 respectively. Alpha CONDE was elected to a five year term as president in 2010, and the National Assembly was seated in January 2014. To learn more please read About Guinea.

Hague Convention Information

Guinea is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). To learn more please read Guinea and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

In addition to the U.S. requirements, Guinea obliges prospective adoptive parents to meet multiple requirements in order to adopt a child from Guinea. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Guinea.

Who Can Be Adopted

Because Guinea is party to The Hague Adoption Convention, children from Guinea must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. For example, the adoption may take place only if the competent authorities of Guinea have determined that placement of the child within Guinea has been given due consideration and that an intercountry adoption is in the child’s best interests. To learn more please read Who Can Be Adopted from Guinea.

How to Adopt

WARNING: Guinea is party to the Hague Adoption Convention. Do not adopt or obtain legal custody of a child in Guinea before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information.

Adoption Authority

Guinea’s Adoption Authority

Ministry of Social Affairs, Women and Children

The Process

Because Guinea is party to The Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from Guinea must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention’s requirements. A brief summary of the Convention adoption process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your adoption meets all necessary legal requirements. Adoptions completed out of order may not confer immigration benefits on the adopted child (i.e. it is possible the child would not qualify for an immigrant visa if adopted out of order).

Choose a U.S. accredited or approved adoption service provider
Apply to USCIS to be found eligible to adopt
Be matched with a child by authorities in Guinea
Apply to USCIS for the child to be found eligible for immigration to the United States and receive U.S. agreement to proceed with the adoption
Adopt the child in Guinea
Obtain a U.S. immigrant visa for your child and bring your child home

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

Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

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

After Adoption

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.

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=guinea

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-=Hague Convention Information=
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Flag_of_Guinea.svg/450px-Flag_of_Guinea.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/gv-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-Guinea is 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 adoption processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing legislation and regulations of Guinea.
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/gv_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/Guinee_Fouta_Djalon_Doucky.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Guinean children.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-Guinea does not allow adoption service providers or orphanages to assist with intercountry adoptions.  Prospective adoptive parents must work with an accredited or approved adoption service provider for U.S. processing elements, but should expect to work directly with Guinean authorities or a licensed Guinean attorney for services in Guinea.
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/14/Fisher_women_on_River_Niger_in_Guinea%2C_Africa.jpg/800px-Fisher_women_on_River_Niger_in_Guinea%2C_Africa.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Fisher women on the river.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Conakrymosque.jpg/450px-Conakrymosque.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Conakry Mosque.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-'''NOTE:'''  Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008.  [http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/transition.php Read about Transition Cases].
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/Guinea_schoolgirls.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''[[Guinea]] schoolgirls.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-'''U.S. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS'''
+'''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 Guinea=
+[[Guinea]] is at a turning point after decades of authoritarian rule since gaining its independence from [[France]] in 1958. [[Guinea]] held its first free and competitive democratic presidential and legislative elections in 2010 and 2013 respectively. Alpha CONDE was elected to a five year term as president in 2010, and the National Assembly was seated in January 2014.  To learn more please read [[About Guinea]].
+=Hague Convention Information=
+[[Guinea]] is 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]).  To learn more please read [[Guinea and the Hague Convention]].
-To bring an adopted child to the United States from Guinea, 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.  Additionally, a child must meet the [http://cfr.vlex.com/vid/204-301-definitions-286271915 definition of Convention adoptee] under U.S. law in order to immigrate to the United States on an IH-3 or IH-4 immigrant visa.
 =Who Can Adopt=
-In addition to the U.S. requirements, Guinea obliges prospective adoptive parents to meet the following requirements in order to adopt a child from Guinea:
+In addition to the U.S. requirements, [[Guinea]] obliges prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to meet multiple requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Guinea]].  To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Guinea]].
-==Residency==
-The Government of Guinea requires prospective adoptive parent(s) to be present for the final step in the adoption process in order to witness the child's acceptance of the prospective adoptive parent(s).  Prospective adoptive parent(s) should plan to be in Guinea for one to three weeks.
+=Who Can Be Adopted=
-==Age of Adopting Parents==
+Because [[Guinea]] is party to The Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from [[Guinea]] must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]].  For example, the [[adoption]] may take place only if the competent authorities of [[Guinea]] have determined that placement of the child within [[Guinea]] has been given due consideration and that an intercountry [[adoption]] is in the child’s best interests.  To learn more please read [[Who Can Be Adopted from Guinea]].
-Prospective adoptive parent(s) must be at least 15 years older than the child they propose to adopt.
-==Marriage==
+=How to Adopt=
-A married couple must have been together at least five (5) years.
+'''WARNING:  [[Guinea]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention.  Do not [[adopt]] or obtain [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of a child in [[Guinea]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case.  Read on for more information.'''
-==Income==
+==Adoption Authority==
-None specified.
+'''[[Guinea]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
+Ministry of Social Affairs, Women and Children
-==Other==
+==The Process==
-There is no statutory bar to adoption by a single parent or same-sex parents apart from the age requirement above.
+Because [[Guinea]] is party to The Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from [[Guinea]] must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention’s requirements.  A brief summary of the Convention [[adoption]] process is given below.  You must complete these steps in the following order so that your [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal requirements.  Adoptions completed out of order may not confer immigration benefits on the [[adopted]] child (i.e. it is possible the child would not qualify for an immigrant visa if [[adopted]] out of order).
-=Who Can Be Adopted=
-Because Guinea is party to The Hague Adoption Convention, children from Guinea must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption.  For example, the adoption may take place only if the competent authorities of Guinea have determined that placement of the child within Guinea has been given due consideration and that an intercountry adoption is in the child’s best interests.  In addition to Guinea’s requirements, a child must meet the definition of Convention adoptee to be eligible for an immigrant visa that will allow you to bring him or her to the United States.
+# Choose a U.S. accredited or approved [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]]
+# Apply to USCIS to be found eligible to [[adopt]]
+# Be matched with a child by authorities in [[Guinea]]
+# Apply to USCIS for the child to be found eligible for immigration to the United States and receive U.S. agreement to proceed with the [[adoption]]
+# [[Adopt]] the child in [[Guinea]]
+# Obtain a U.S. immigrant visa for your child and bring your child home
+To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Guinea]].
-'''ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:'''
-'''Relinquishment:''' An Affidavit of Consent must be obtained from the parent in the case of a single parent relinquishing a child for intercountry adoption, or from a representative of the child's family if the parents are deceased or abandoned the child.
+=Traveling Abroad=
-'''Abandonment:'''  Local police authorities will obtain an Order of Abandonment from the court for any child found to be without parents or known family.
+'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
-'''Age of Adoptive Child:'''  To be adopted, a child must be under the age of 15; a child age 13 or 14 must consent to a prospective adoption.
+A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Guinea]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  To learn more please read about [[Traveling Abroad in Guinea]].
-'''Sibling Adoptions:'''  Nothing specified.
-'''Special Needs or Medical Conditions:'''  Nothing specified.
+=After Adoption=
-'''Waiting Period or Foster Care:'''  Nothing specified.
+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.
-=How to Adopt=
+Here are some places to start your support group search:
-==    Adoption Authority==
-==The Process==
+[https://www.childwelfare.gov/ Child Welfare Information Gateway]
-=Traveling Abroad=
+[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
+[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Groups for adopting Persons]
-=After Adoption=
+'''NOTE:'''  Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.
 ==SOURCE==
-'''Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
+'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=guinea
 [[Category: International Adoption]]

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