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'''''Effective January 1, 2012, the Government of [[Bhutan]] temporarily suspended all intercountry adoptions pending approval of the Child Protection Act of 2012. The Child Protection Act will clarify [[adoption]] procedures and help ensure the best interests of the child.  No [[timeline]] has been provided as to when the [[adoption]] bill will be passed.  Please monitor the [http://adoption.state.gov/ Adoption.state.gov] for additional developments.'''''
 
'''''Effective January 1, 2012, the Government of [[Bhutan]] temporarily suspended all intercountry adoptions pending approval of the Child Protection Act of 2012. The Child Protection Act will clarify [[adoption]] procedures and help ensure the best interests of the child.  No [[timeline]] has been provided as to when the [[adoption]] bill will be passed.  Please monitor the [http://adoption.state.gov/ Adoption.state.gov] for additional developments.'''''
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To bring an [[adopted]] child to United States from [[Bhutan]], you must 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, read about [[Who Can Adopt from Bhutan]].
 
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[[Bhutan]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. To learn more, read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Bhutan]].
 
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Read more about [[Traveling Abroad in Bhutan]].
 
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'''What does [[Bhutan]] require of the [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] after the [[adoption]]?'''
 
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After completion of the [[adoption]], the [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]] must provide child update reports annually until the child turns 18 years of age.
 
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We strongly urge you to comply with the wish of [[Bhutan]] and complete all post-[[adoption]] requirements in a timely manner.  Your [[Adoption Agency|adoption agency]] may be able to help you with this process.  Your cooperation will contribute to that country’s history of positive experiences with American parents.
 
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
 
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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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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
 
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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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Revision as of 03:23, 23 October 2014

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The Dzong in the Paro Valley, built in 1646.
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View of Tashichho Dzong, seat of the Bhutanese government since 1952.
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Bhutanese refugees of ethnic Nepalese descent.
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Bhutanese people in national dress at the Wangdi Phodrang Festival.
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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.

About Bhutan

In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land to British India. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed whereby the British agreed not to interfere in Bhutanese internal affairs, and Bhutan allowed Britain to direct its foreign affairs. Read more About Bhutan.

Hague Convention Information

Bhutan is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Therefore, when the Hague Adoption Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry adoption processing for Bhutan did not change.


Effective January 1, 2012, the Government of Bhutan temporarily suspended all intercountry adoptions pending approval of the Child Protection Act of 2012. The Child Protection Act will clarify adoption procedures and help ensure the best interests of the child. No timeline has been provided as to when the adoption bill will be passed. Please monitor the Adoption.state.gov for additional developments.


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in New Delhi

American Embassy Shantipath, Chanakya Puri New Delhi – 110 021 INDIA Telephone number: 091-011-24198000 or 24198062 (this number is answered from 10AM to 12 Noon IST) Fax number: 091-011-24198407 Email address: ACSnd@state.gov – For American Citizens Services IVnd@state.gov – For Immigrant Visa Unit Website: U.S. Embassy New Delhi


Bhutan's Adoption Authority

The National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) Post Box 556 Thimpu, BHUTAN Tel: 00975-2-334549/334550 Contacts: Rinchen Chopel, Executive Director E-mail: Rinchophel@gmail.com Pema Galmo, Assistant Program Officer E-mail: Pgalmo@gmail.com


Consulate of Bhutan

Bhutan Consulate General 2 U.N. Plaza, 27th Floor New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 826-1919 Fax: (212) 826-2998


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[1]