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The official flag
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Map
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Sher-Dor Madrasah, Registan Sq, Samarkand
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Two children
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Shakh-i Zindeh Mosque in Samarkand, a complex of graves and mortuary chapels built over many centuries for the women of the dynasties descended from Timur.
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Uzbek man.
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Bukhara, spices and silk festival.
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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built by the Russian Orthodox Church in Tashkent.
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The uzbek city of Samarkand. The big buildings in the center are part of the Bibi Khanym mosque complex.
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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the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.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 Uzbekistan

Russia conquered the territory of present-day Uzbekistan in the late 19th century. Stiff resistance to the Red Army after the Bolshevik Revolution was eventually suppressed and a socialist republic established in 1924. During the Soviet era, intensive production of "white gold" (cotton) and grain led to overuse of agrochemicals and the depletion of water supplies, which have left the land degraded and the Aral Sea and certain rivers half dry. To learn more please read About Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan Adoption Alert

There have been multiple adoption alerts for Uzbekistan in the past. To learn more please read the Uzbekistan Adoption Alert page.

Hague Convention Information

Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet multiple requirements in order to adopt a child from Uzbekistan. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Uzbekistan.

Who Can Be Adopted

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

How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Uzbek Adoption Authority

Uzbek Regional and City Courts and the Department for Social Support and Rehabilitation of the Ministry of Public Education (Education Ministry)

The Process

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

Choose an adoption service provider
Apply to the court
Obtain court determination letter
Be matched with the child and obtain conclusion letter
Adopt (or obtain custody of) the child in Uzbekistan
Apply for the child to be found eligible for orphan status
Bring your child home

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

Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Uzbekistan. 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 Uzbekistan.

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 Uzbekistan

U.S. Embassy, Tashkent Moyqorghon street, 5thBlock, Yunusobod District Tashkent-700093 Uzbekistan Phone:(998)(71)120-5450 Fax:(998)(71)120-5448 Internet: U.S. Embassy Uzbekistan Immigrant Visa Unit E-mail: TashkentIV@state.gov

Ministry of Justice

5, Sayilgoh Street, Yunusabad District, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 100047 Phone: +998-71-233-13-05

Uzbekistan's Guardianship and Trusteeship Body

Ministry of Public Education Department of Social Support and Rehabilitation 5, Independence Square Tashkent, Uzbekistan 100021 Phone: +99871-239-1735 Fax: +99871-239-4214

Embassy of Uzbekistan

Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan 1746 MassachusettsAve., NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-887-5300 Fax: 202--293-6804 Email: info@uzbekistan.org Internet: Embassy of Uzbekistan

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 adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=uzbekistan

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-{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/Uzbek_Kids.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Two children in Uzbekistan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/Uzbek_Kids.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Two children'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Boukhara_4696a.jpg/800px-Boukhara_4696a.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bukhara, spices and silk festival.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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-=Uzbekistan Adoption Alert=
+'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
-<span style="color:red">'''Alert: Decree amending the Civil Procedural Code concerning Courts appointed as adoption authorities to review domestic and intercountry adoptions (July 22, 2013)'''
+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.
-In May 2013, the Government of Uzbekistan issued a decree amending the Civil Procedural Code concerning Courts appointed as adoption authorities to review domestic and intercountry adoptions.  The changes will require the judicial [[system]] of Uzbekistan to implement certain procedural steps for reviewing adoption cases.  Because the details of these changes will not be known until the Cabinet of Ministers releases final procedural orders, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] may face unexpected delays during the implementation of the new process.  Updated information about the new procedures will be added as soon as it becomes available.
+=About Uzbekistan=
-=Hague Convention Information=
+[[Russia]] conquered the territory of present-day [[Uzbekistan]] in the late 19th century. Stiff resistance to the Red Army after the Bolshevik Revolution was eventually suppressed and a socialist republic established in 1924. During the Soviet era, intensive production of "white gold" (cotton) and grain led to overuse of agrochemicals and the depletion of water supplies, which have left the land degraded and the Aral Sea and certain rivers half dry. To learn more please read [[About Uzbekistan]].
-Uzbekistan 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).
+=Uzbekistan Adoption Alert=
-Adopting in Uzbekistan is difficult.  Although legal changes made in 2007 led to a modest increase in the number of foreign parents seeking to [[adopt]] in Uzbekistan, there have been few successfully completed intercountry adoptions.
+There have been multiple [[adoption]] alerts for [[Uzbekistan]] in the past. To learn more please read the [[Uzbekistan Adoption Alert]] page.
-'''May 2013'''
+=Hague Convention Information=
-In May 2013, the Government of Uzbekistan issued a decree amending the Civil Procedural Code concerning Courts appointed as adoption authorities to review domestic and intercountry adoptions.  The changes will require the judicial [[system]] of Uzbekistan to implement certain procedural steps for reviewing adoption cases.  Because the details of these changes will not be available until the Cabinet of Ministers releases final procedural orders, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] may face unexpected delays during the implementation of the new process.  Updated information about the new procedural steps will be added as soon as it becomes available.
+[[Uzbekistan]] 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 [[Uzbekistan and the Hague Convention]].
-'''U.S. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS'''
-To bring an [[adopted]] child to the United States from Uzbekistan, you must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines who can [[adopt]] under U.S. immigration law.
-Additionally, a child must meet the definition of orphanunder U.S. immigration law in order to be eligible to immigrate to the United States on an IR-3 or IR-4 immigrant visa.
 =Who Can Adopt=
-In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from Uzbekistan:
+In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet multiple requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Uzbekistan]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Uzbekistan]].
-==Residency==
-None.
+=Who Can Be Adopted=
-==Age of Adopting Parents==
+In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, [[Uzbekistan]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Uzbekistan]].
-Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] must be at least 15 years older than the child (except in cases where the child is being [[adopted]] by a step-parent).
-==Marriage==
+=How to Adopt=
-None.
+==    Adoption Authority==
-==Income==
+'''Uzbek [[Adoption]] Authority'''
-None.
+Uzbek Regional and City Courts and the Department for Social Support and Rehabilitation of the Ministry of Public Education (Education Ministry)
-==Other==
-Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] MUST appear in person in the beginning and at the final stage of the adoption process
+==The Process==
-=Who Can Be Adopted=
+The process for adopting a child from [[Uzbekistan]] generally includes the following steps:
-In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Uzbekistan has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption:
+# Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]]
+# Apply to the court
+# Obtain court determination letter
+# Be matched with the child and obtain conclusion letter
+# [[Adopt]] (or obtain [[custody]] of) the child in [[Uzbekistan]]
+# Apply for the child to be found eligible for orphan status
+# Bring your child home
-'''[[Relinquishment]]:'''  Minimum legal requirements must be met prior to the issuance of an [[Adoption Decree|adoption decree]] by a court.  One such requirement is that a child who has been placed with social services by his or her parents must remain in an orphanage for at least one year before becoming eligible for adoption.  However, if there is a legal finding that the parents are “missing,” “deprived of [[Parental Rights|parental rights]],” “legally incapable,” or “deceased,” the one-year rule does not apply.  In the case of missing parents, a competent authority must make a reasonable effort to locate the birth parents to satisfy U.S. and Uzbek law.
+To learn more about this process please read about [[How to Adopt from Uzbekistan]].
-'''[[Abandonment]]:'''  The Ministry of Internal Affairs (police) must document all instances of children reported as abandoned or found, including the party that claims to have found the child (often the director of a clinic or maternity hospital).  Following documentation of [[abandonment]], the Ministry of Health (for children under age 3) or the Ministry of Public Education (for children over age 3) will assume tutelage of the child.
-'''Age of Adoptive Child:'''  For the purposes of adoption in Uzbekistan, a child must be under 16 years of age by the time the adoption is completed.  Under the law of Uzbekistan, the age difference between the [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]] and the adoptive child must be at least 15 years, except in cases where the child is being [[adopted]] by a step-parent.
+=Traveling Abroad=
-'''Sibling Adoptions:'''  Siblings generally must be [[adopted]] by one adoptive family, except in cases where health or other considerations prevent them from being raised together.
+'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
-'''[[Special Needs]] or Medical Conditions:'''  There are no special requirements for children with [[Special Needs|special needs]] or medical conditions.
+A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Uzbekistan]]. 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 Uzbekistan]].
-'''Waiting Period or Foster Care:'''  Absent an earlier legal finding of [[abandonment]], one year must pass from the date the child was found abandoned before s/he becomes eligible for adoption.
+=After Adoption=
+'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
-'''Caution:'''  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|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|parental rights]] or consented to their child(ren)’s 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.
-=How to Adopt=
+Here are some good places to start your support group search:
-==    Adoption Authority==
-==The Process==
+[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
-=Traveling Abroad=
+[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
-'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
+[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
-A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Uzbekistan. 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.
+=Contact Information=
-'''Obtaining Your Visa'''
+'''U.S. Embassy in [[Uzbekistan]]'''
-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 Uzbekistan, see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information].
+U.S. Embassy, Tashkent
+Moyqorghon street, 5thBlock,
+Yunusobod District
+Tashkent-700093
+[[Uzbekistan]]
+Phone:(998)(71)120-5450
+Fax:(998)(71)120-5448
+Internet:  [http://uzbekistan.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy Uzbekistan]
+Immigrant Visa Unit E-mail: TashkentIV@state.gov
-'''Staying Safe on Your Trip'''
+'''Ministry of Justice'''
+, Sayilgoh Street, Yunusabad District,
+Tashkent, [[Uzbekistan]], 100047
+Phone: +998-71-233-13-05
-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.
+'''[[Uzbekistan]]'s [[Guardianship]] and Trusteeship Body'''
-'''Staying in Touch on Your Trip'''
+Ministry of Public Education
+Department of Social Support and Rehabilitation
+, Independence Square
+Tashkent, [[Uzbekistan]] 100021
+Phone:  +99871-239-1735
+Fax:  +99871-239-4214
-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 Uzbekistan, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
+'''Embassy of [[Uzbekistan]]'''
-=After Adoption=
+Embassy of the Republic of [[Uzbekistan]]
+MassachusettsAve., NW
+[[Washington]], DC 20036
+Phone: 202-887-5300
+Fax: 202--293-6804
+Email: info@uzbekistan.org
+Internet: [http://uzbekistan.org/ Embassy of Uzbekistan]
-'''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.
+'''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: [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
-Here are some good places to start your support group search:
+'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
+For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
-[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
+-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
-[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
-[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
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 ==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=[[uzbekistan]]
 [[Category: International Adoption]]

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