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The Thar Desert.
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K2, the second highest mountain on earth.
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Faiz Mahal Palace, Khairpur.
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The Faisal Mosque, built in 1986.
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Collage of Karachi.
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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.

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the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.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

The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world and dating back at least 5,000 years, spread over much of what is presently Pakistan. During the second millennium B.C., remnants of this culture fused with the migrating Indo-Aryan peoples. The area underwent successive invasions in subsequent centuries from the Persians, Greeks, Scythians, Arabs (who brought Islam), Afghans, and Turks. To learn more please read About Pakistan.

Hague Convention Information

Pakistan 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 Pakistan and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

Pakistan has no statute that provides for the adoption of Muslim children; thus there is no law setting forth age, residency, or marriage requirements. In general, adoptions are a community matter in Pakistan. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Pakistan.

Who Can Be Adopted

If you have a particular child for adoption in mind—especially a relative—you may wish to consult a lawyer or USCIS to assist you in determining whether the child meets the definition of orphan in U.S. law before proceeding. To learn more please read about Who Can Be Adopted from Pakistan.

How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Pakistan's Adoption Authority

There is no central government adoption authority. Guardianship proceedings are filed in the family courts.

The Process

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

Choose an Adoption Service Provider
Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
Be Matched with a Child
Gain Legal custody of the child in Pakistan
Apply for the child to be found eligible for orphan status
Bring Your Child Home

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

Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Pakistan. 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 Traveling Abroad in Pakistan.

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

U.S. Embassy in Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan Tel: +92 51 208 0000 Fax: +92 51 262 3673 Email: AdoptionsPakistan@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Pakistan

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)

NADRA State Bank of Pakistan Bldg. Shahrah-i-Jamhuriat, G-5/2 Islamabad – 44000 Tel: +92 51 111 786 1000 Internet: NADRA

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=pakistan

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-=Hague Convention Information=
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/pk-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/pk-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-=Who Can Adopt=
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/sas/pk_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ef/State_emblem_of_Pakistan.svg/522px-State_emblem_of_Pakistan.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: .}}
-==Residency==
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Thar_Khuri.jpg/800px-Thar_Khuri.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Thar Desert.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-==Age of Adopting Parents==
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/K2_2006b.jpg/800px-K2_2006b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''K2, the second highest mountain on earth.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-==Marriage==
+{{#eimage:https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6466282553_eee05a396b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
-==Income==
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/FaizMahal.jpg/800px-FaizMahal.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Faiz Mahal Palace, Khairpur.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-==Other==
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/37/Faisalmoschee.jpg/800px-Faisalmoschee.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Faisal Mosque, built in 1986.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4105/4967471537_7e8b723eee.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e2/Karachi_Montage_02.PNG/406px-Karachi_Montage_02.PNG|410x579px|thumb|'''Collage of Karachi.'''<BR/>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 Pakistan=
+The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world and dating back at least 5,000 years, spread over much of what is presently [[Pakistan]]. During the second millennium B.C., remnants of this culture fused with the migrating Indo-Aryan peoples. The area underwent successive invasions in subsequent centuries from the Persians, Greeks, Scythians, Arabs (who brought Islam), Afghans, and Turks. To learn more please read [[About Pakistan]].
+=Hague Convention Information=
+[[Pakistan]] is not 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 adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=8:1.0.1.2.8&idno=8#8:1.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F)]. To learn more please read about [[Pakistan and the Hague Convention]].
+=Who Can Adopt=
+[[Pakistan]] has no statute that provides for the [[adoption]] of Muslim children; thus there is no law setting forth age, residency, or marriage requirements.  In general, adoptions are a community matter in [[Pakistan]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Pakistan]].
 =Who Can Be Adopted=
+If you have a particular child for [[adoption]] in mind—especially a relative—you may wish to consult a lawyer or USCIS to assist you in determining whether the child meets the [https://www.uscis.gov/adoption/immigration-through-adoption/orphan-process definition of orphan] in U.S. law before proceeding. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Pakistan]].
 =How to Adopt=
+==Adoption Authority==
+'''[[Pakistan]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
+There is no central government [[adoption]] authority. [[Guardianship]] proceedings are filed in the family courts.
-==    Adoption Authority==
 ==The Process==
+The process for adopting a child from [[Pakistan]] generally includes the following steps:
+# Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider]]
+# Apply to be Found Eligible to [[Adopt]]
+# Be Matched with a Child
+# Gain [[Legal Custody|Legal custody]] of the child in [[Pakistan]]
+# Apply for the child to be found eligible for orphan status
+# Bring Your Child Home
+To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Pakistan]].
 =Traveling Abroad=
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 '''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
-A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Pakistan. 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.
+A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Pakistan]]. 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 [[Traveling Abroad in Pakistan]].
-'''Obtaining Your Visa'''
+=After Adoption=
-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 Pakistan, see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information].
+'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
+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.
-'''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 [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.
+Here are some good places to start your support group search:
-'''Staying in Touch on Your Trip'''
+[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
-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 Pakistan, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
+[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
-=After Adoption=
+[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
-==SOURCE==
+=Contact Information=
-'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
+'''U.S. Embassy in [[Pakistan]]'''
+Islamabad, [[Pakistan]]
+Tel:  +92 51 208 0000
+Fax:  +92 51 262 3673
+Email:  AdoptionsPakistan@state.gov
+Internet:  [http://islamabad.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy Pakistan]
+'''National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)'''
+NADRA State Bank of [[Pakistan]] Bldg.
+Shahrah-i-Jamhuriat, G-5/2
+Islamabad – 44000
+Tel:  +92 51 111 786 1000
+Internet:  [http://nadra.gov.pk/index.php/products/certificates/crc NADRA]
+==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=[[pakistan]]
 [[Category: International Adoption]]

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