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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/uy-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Uruguay.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/uy-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/uy-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Uruguay.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/uy-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/soa/uy_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Uruguay.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/soa/uy_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/91/Maldonado_desde_la_Barra.jpg/800px-Maldonado_desde_la_Barra.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Maldonado City, Uruguay.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/91/Maldonado_desde_la_Barra.jpg/800px-Maldonado_desde_la_Barra.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Maldonado City'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Kindergarten_kids_at_a_public_school_in_Montevideo%2C_Uruguay.jpg/800px-Kindergarten_kids_at_a_public_school_in_Montevideo%2C_Uruguay.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Kindergarteners in Montevideo, Uruguay.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Kindergarten_kids_at_a_public_school_in_Montevideo%2C_Uruguay.jpg/800px-Kindergarten_kids_at_a_public_school_in_Montevideo%2C_Uruguay.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Kindergarteners in Montevideo'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Old_Town%2C_Montevideo_street.jpg/404px-Old_Town%2C_Montevideo_street.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Old Town, Montevideo street.'''<BR/>Source: wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Old_Town%2C_Montevideo_street.jpg/404px-Old_Town%2C_Montevideo_street.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Old Town, Montevideo street.'''<BR/>Source: wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/Montevideo_Uruguay.jpg/800px-Montevideo_Uruguay.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Skyline of Montevideo, Uruguay at night.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/Montevideo_Uruguay.jpg/800px-Montevideo_Uruguay.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Skyline of Montevideo'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm1.staticflickr.com/96/249936535_d7f9c150c5.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Two children in Uruguay.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm1.staticflickr.com/96/249936535_d7f9c150c5.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Two children'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7e/Palacio_Salvo.jpg/450px-Palacio_Salvo.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Montevideo's Palacio Salvo.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7e/Palacio_Salvo.jpg/450px-Palacio_Salvo.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Montevideo's Palacio Salvo.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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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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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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=About Uruguay=
  
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Montevideo, founded by the Spanish in 1726 as a military stronghold, soon took advantage of its natural harbor to become an important commercial center. Claimed by [[Argentina]] but annexed by [[Brazil]] in 1821, [[Uruguay]] declared its independence four years later and secured its freedom in 1828 after a three-year struggle. The administrations of President Jose BATLLE in the early 20th century launched widespread political, social, and economic reforms that established a statist tradition. A violent Marxist urban guerrilla movement named the Tupamaros, launched in the late 1960s, led [[Uruguay]]'s president to cede control of the government to the military in 1973. By yearend, the rebels had been crushed, but the military continued to expand its hold over the government. Civilian rule was not restored until 1985. In 2004, the left-of-center Frente Amplio Coalition won national elections that effectively ended 170 years of political control previously held by the [[Colorado]] and Blanco parties. [[Uruguay]]'s political and labor conditions are among the freest on the continent. Source: [https://www.cia.gov/ ]
  
 
=Hague Convention Information=
 
=Hague Convention Information=
  
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Uruguay 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 Uruguay and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.  
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[[Uruguay]] 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 [[Uruguay]] and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.  
  
  
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While intercountry adoptions are legal in Uruguay, Uruguayan law explicitly favors local adoptions over intercountry adoptions. Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must live in Uruguay with the child they plan to [[adopt]] for a minimum of six months. A judge may reduce this time requirement on a case-by-case basis if he/she believes it is in the best interests of the child.  
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While intercountry adoptions are legal in [[Uruguay]], Uruguayan law explicitly favors local adoptions over intercountry adoptions. Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must live in [[Uruguay]] with the child they plan to [[adopt]] for a minimum of six months. A judge may reduce this time requirement on a case-by-case basis if he/she believes it is in the best interests of the child.  
  
  
 
'''NOTE:''' Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008. Learn more.  
 
'''NOTE:''' Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008. Learn more.  
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=Who Can Adopt=
 
=Who Can Adopt=
  
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Adoption between the United States and Uruguay is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to [[adopt]] from Uruguay, 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.  
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[[Adoption]] between the United States and [[Uruguay]] is governed by the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Therefore to [[adopt]] from [[Uruguay]], 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). To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Uruguay]].  
  
  
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In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], Uruguay also has the following requirements for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]:
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
  
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==Residency==
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Because [[Uruguay]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from [[Uruguay]] must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Uruguay]].
  
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] are required to reside in Uruguay for a minimum of six months.
 
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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=How to Adopt=
  
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Simple Adoption Process: With a simple adoption, birth parents do not relinquish all [[Parental Rights|parental rights]] over the child. It is important to note that while this may fulfill the adoption requirement in Uruguay, it will not necessarily fulfill the U.S. immigration requirements. Any person more than 25 years old and at least fifteen years older than the child to be [[adopted]], who has had the prospective child under his/her care for at least one year, is eligible to [[adopt]]. Consent of the spouse is required if the adopting person is married.
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==    Adoption Authority==
  
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'''[[Uruguay]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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Adoption Legitimating Process: The legitimating process is an irrevocable release of [[Parental Rights|parental rights]] by the birth parents. The child will be registered as the [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]]'s child and a new birth certificate is issued bearing the [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]' names. Adoption eligibility requirements for this type of adoption are as follows. Spouses more than 25 years old and at least fifteen years older than the child to be [[adopted]], who have been married for at least four years, and who have had the prospective child under their care for at least one year are eligible. In the case of intercountry adoptions, the guardianship period may be shortened to six months.
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Departamento de Adopción y Legitimación Adoptiva (DLAYA or Department of [[Adoption]] and Legitimating of Adoptions
  
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==Marriage==
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==The Process==
  
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Because [[Uruguay]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from [[Uruguay]] 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.
  
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==Income==
 
  
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'''NOTE:'''  If you filed your [[I-600A|I-600a]] with [[Uruguay]] before April 1, 2008, the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention may not apply to your [[adoption]]. Your [[adoption]] could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions.  Learn more  .
  
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# Choose an Accredited [[Adoption Service Provider]]
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# Apply to be Found Eligible to [[Adopt]]
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# Be Matched with a Child
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# Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Immigration to the United States
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# [[Adopt]] the Child in [[Uruguay]]
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# Bring your Child Home
  
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
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To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Uruguay]].
  
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Because Uruguay is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Uruguay must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. For example, the Convention requires that Uruguay attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry adoption. In addition to Uruguay's requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States.
 
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
  
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'''ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:'''
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Uruguay]]. 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 about [[Traveling Abroad in Uruguay]].
  
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Waiting Period DLAYA staff members make the final decision concerning the applicants' eligibility to [[adopt]] a child. Once approved, the couple is added to the waiting list. The length of the evaluation process varies according to staff availability. The average waiting time to complete an adoption from start to finish is four years.
 
  
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=How to Adopt=
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=After Adoption=
  
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
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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.
  
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==The Process==
 
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
  
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
 
  
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Uruguay. 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.
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]  
  
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
  
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'''Obtaining Your Visa'''
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
  
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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 Uruguay, see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information].
 
  
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=Contact Information=
  
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'''Staying Safe on Your Trip'''
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'''U.S. Embassy in [[Uruguay]]'''
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Lauro Muller 1776
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Montevideo, [[Uruguay]]
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Tel. (598-2) 418-7777 Ext. 2365
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Fax (598-2) 418-4110
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E-mail: MontevideoACS@state.gov
  
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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.
 
  
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'''[[Uruguay]]'s' [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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DLAYA
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Rio Branco 1394
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'''Staying in Touch on Your Trip'''
 
  
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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 Uruguay, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
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'''Embassy of [[Uruguay]]'''
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1913 I (Eye) Street, NW
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[[Washington]], DC 20006
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Tel. (202) 331-1313
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Fax (202) 331-8142
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e-mail: Mconuruwashi@uruwashi.org
  
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=After Adoption=
 
  
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
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COUNTRY also has consulates in: Chicago, IL; Coral Gables, FL; [[New York]], NY; Santa Monica, CA; and San Juan, Puerto Rico
  
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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.
 
  
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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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E-mail: AskCI@state.gov
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Internet: [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
  
  
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
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For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
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1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
  
  

Latest revision as of 05:57, 1 July 2021

The official flag
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

Maldonado City
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Kindergarteners in Montevideo
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Old Town, Montevideo street.
Source: wikipedia.org.

Skyline of Montevideo
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Two children
Source: flickr.com.

Montevideo's Palacio Salvo.
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 Uruguay

Montevideo, founded by the Spanish in 1726 as a military stronghold, soon took advantage of its natural harbor to become an important commercial center. Claimed by Argentina but annexed by Brazil in 1821, Uruguay declared its independence four years later and secured its freedom in 1828 after a three-year struggle. The administrations of President Jose BATLLE in the early 20th century launched widespread political, social, and economic reforms that established a statist tradition. A violent Marxist urban guerrilla movement named the Tupamaros, launched in the late 1960s, led Uruguay's president to cede control of the government to the military in 1973. By yearend, the rebels had been crushed, but the military continued to expand its hold over the government. Civilian rule was not restored until 1985. In 2004, the left-of-center Frente Amplio Coalition won national elections that effectively ended 170 years of political control previously held by the Colorado and Blanco parties. Uruguay's political and labor conditions are among the freest on the continent. Source: [1]

Hague Convention Information

Uruguay 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 Uruguay and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.


While intercountry adoptions are legal in Uruguay, Uruguayan law explicitly favors local adoptions over intercountry adoptions. Prospective adoptive parents must live in Uruguay with the child they plan to adopt for a minimum of six months. A judge may reduce this time requirement on a case-by-case basis if he/she believes it is in the best interests of the child.


NOTE: Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008. Learn more.


Who Can Adopt

Adoption between the United States and Uruguay is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Uruguay, 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). To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Uruguay.


Who Can Be Adopted

Because Uruguay is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Uruguay must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. To learn more please read about Who Can Be Adopted from Uruguay.


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Uruguay's Adoption Authority

Departamento de Adopción y Legitimación Adoptiva (DLAYA or Department of Adoption and Legitimating of Adoptions

The Process

Because Uruguay is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from Uruguay 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.


NOTE: If you filed your I-600a with Uruguay before April 1, 2008, the Hague Adoption Convention may not apply to your adoption. Your adoption could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions. Learn more .


  1. Choose an Accredited Adoption Service Provider
  2. Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
  3. Be Matched with a Child
  4. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Immigration to the United States
  5. Adopt the Child in Uruguay
  6. Bring your Child Home

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


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

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


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 Uruguay

Lauro Muller 1776 Montevideo, Uruguay Tel. (598-2) 418-7777 Ext. 2365 Fax (598-2) 418-4110 E-mail: MontevideoACS@state.gov


Uruguay's' Adoption Authority

DLAYA Rio Branco 1394 Montevideo, Uruguay Tel: (598 2) 908-3219 E-mail Minaudlaya@adinet.com.uy


Embassy of Uruguay

1913 I (Eye) Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 Tel. (202) 331-1313 Fax (202) 331-8142 e-mail: Mconuruwashi@uruwashi.org


COUNTRY also has consulates in: Chicago, IL; Coral Gables, FL; New York, NY; Santa Monica, CA; and San Juan, Puerto Rico


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 E-mail: AskCI@state.gov Internet: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)

1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)


SOURCE

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