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Difference between revisions of "Adopting from 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.}}
 
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Gorskii_03978u.jpg/692px-Gorskii_03978u.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''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.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/Uzbek_man_from_central_Uzbekistan.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Uzbek man.'''<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|''' Uzbekistan, Bukhara, spices and silk festival.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/Samarkand_view_from_the_top.jpg/800px-Samarkand_view_from_the_top.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The uzbek city of Samarkand. The big buildings in the center are part of the Bibi Khanym mosque complex.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
  
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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).
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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. 
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'''May 2013'''
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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.
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'''U.S. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS'''
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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.
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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=
 
=Who Can Adopt=

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The official flag of Uzbekistan.
Source: cia.gov.

Map of Uzbekistan.
Source: cia.gov.

Uzbekistan.
Source: cia.gov.

Sher-Dor Madrasah, Registan Sq, Samarkand, Uzbekistan .
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Two children in Uzbekistan.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

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.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Uzbek man.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Uzbekistan, Bukhara, spices and silk festival.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built by the Russian Orthodox Church in Tashkent.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The uzbek city of Samarkand. The big buildings in the center are part of the Bibi Khanym mosque complex.
Source: Wikipedia.org.


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).


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.


May 2013

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 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.


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

Residency

Age of Adopting Parents

Marriage

Income

Other

Who Can Be Adopted

How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

The Process

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. The 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.


Obtaining Your Visa

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 Country Specific Information.


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 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.


Staying in Touch on Your Trip

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.

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


SOURCE

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