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• Croatia Adoption Alert
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/hr-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} <span style="color:red">'''Notice: [[Croatia]] Ready to Implement the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention (April 1, 2014)'''
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• El Salvador Adoption Alert
  <span style="color:red">'''Alert: [[Adoption]] Delays and Complications (May 30, 2013)''' ...quirements of the Convention and the U.S. and Salvadoran laws implementing the Convention.
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• G. William Troxler and Adoption
  ...he movement to open up [[Adoption Records|adoption records]] in the United States. He is also an educator, with a Ph.D., and is president of Capitol College, in [[Maryland]].
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• Traveling Abroad in Togo
  ...' View on the centre of Sokodé: New Mosque in the front - Great Mosque in the back.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Tonga
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/aus/tn_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• How to Adopt from Kenya
  ...Kenya]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information. ==Adoption Authority==
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• Pakistan and the Hague Convention
  ...ee.jpg/800px-Faisalmoschee.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Faisal Mosque, built in 1986.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Adoption-Process/understanding-the-hague-convention/convention-countries.html Immigration and Nationality Act,
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• Kosovo and the Hague Convention
  ...entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry [[adoption]] processing for [[Kosovo]] did not change. ...isa applications for [[Kosovo]] citizens are processed at the U.S. Embassy in Skopje, [[Macedonia]].
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• How to Adopt from Panama
  ==Adoption Authority== '''[[Panama]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• Nigeria Adoption Alert
  <span style="color:red">'''Alert: Reports of Child-Buying Operations in [[Nigeria]] (June 9, 2014)''' ...about possible scams involving children who may be illicitly offered for [[adoption]].
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• Nigeria and the Hague Convention
  ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati ...[[adoption]] takes place, the specific law and regulations governing the [[adoption]] may differ.
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• Traveling Abroad in Lithuania
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Lithuania]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Traveling Abroad in Malaysia
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• Traveling Abroad in Kyrgyzstan
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cas/kg_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Nigeria
  ...pedia/commons/b/bf/Ibadan_street_scene.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Market scene in Ibadan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in South Africa
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...ion. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[South Africa]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Panama and the Hague Convention
  ...tes must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. ...parents]] are cautioned to carefully follow in order the steps outlined in the "How to [[Adopt]]" Section below.
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• Maldives and the Hague Convention
  ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati ...refer to our information sheet on [[Adoption]] of Children from Countries in which Islamic Shari'a Law is observed for more information.
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• How to Adopt from Poland
  ==Adoption Authority== '''[[Poland]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• How to Adopt from Latvia
  ...tvia]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” for the case. Read below for more information. ==Adoption Authority==
  16 KB (2,411 words) - 07:05, 9 February 2015
• Traveling Abroad in Paraguay
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/soa/pa_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in United Kingdom
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...To find information about obtaining a visa for the [[United Kingdom]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Latvia Adoption Alert
  <span style="color:red">'''Notice: Post-[[adoption]] reporting requirements (April 5, 2011)''' ...porting requirements and to submit reports on time. All agencies operating in [[Latvia]] have been notified of this requirement. Compliance will help ens
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• Traveling Abroad in Peru
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/soa/pe_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Kosovo
  ...ku_i_Liri%C3%AB.jpg/800px-Parku_i_Liri%C3%AB.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Forest in Ferizaj.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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• Traveling Abroad in Latvia
  ...x-Turaidas_skats_uz_Gauju_2okt04.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Gauja River valley in Sigulda, Gauja National Park.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
  2 KB (343 words) - 07:08, 9 February 2015
• Traveling Abroad in Netherlands
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...tion. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Netherlands]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
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• Traveling Abroad in Turkey
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/mde/tu_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
  2 KB (328 words) - 05:55, 5 April 2015
• Traveling Abroad in Panama
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cam/pm_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
  2 KB (329 words) - 06:03, 10 March 2015
• Lebanon and the Hague Convention
  ...entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry [[adoption]] processing for [[Lebanon]] did not change. ...is supervised by authorized religious authorities and must be approved by the relevant religious court.
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• Who Can Be Adopted from Poland
  ...or an immigrant visa that will allow you to bring him or her to the United States. ...oth [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to have met the child prior to [[adoption]].
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• Traveling Abroad in Nepal
  ...11/Yak_Nepal.jpg/800px-Yak_Nepal.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Means of transport in mountain area.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
  2 KB (333 words) - 06:30, 25 February 2015
• Traveling Abroad in Lebanon
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/mde/le_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
  2 KB (329 words) - 23:58, 9 February 2015
• Traveling Abroad in Liberia
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/li_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
  2 KB (329 words) - 06:40, 10 February 2015
• Nauru and the Hague Convention
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/nr-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati
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• Who Can Adopt from Philippines
  ...eland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who.php Learn more]. ...ective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]], the [[Philippines]] also has the following requirements for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]:
  6 KB (949 words) - 01:01, 11 March 2015
• Mauritania and the Hague Convention
  ...s/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/mr-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} ...04.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nati
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• How to Adopt from Taiwan
  ==Adoption Authority== '''[[Taiwan]]'s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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• Adoption Costs (Statistics)
  ...doption|agency adoption]] to intercountry private [[Agency Adoption|agency adoption]]. ==General Adoption Costs==
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• Traveling Abroad in Kenya
  {{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/ke_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'' ...nline, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place.
  2 KB (357 words) - 16:40, 9 July 2021
• How to Adopt from Mali
  ...mako.jpg/400px-Mali_-_Bozo_girl_in_Bamako.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bozo girl in Bamako.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...[Mali]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information.
  16 KB (2,527 words) - 11:41, 8 July 2021
• Mexico and the Hague Convention
  ...erto_Vallarta_cathedral_1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Puerto Vallarta cathedral in Puerto Vallarta.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...ico]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter.” See the “How to [[Adopt]]” section for more information.
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• Traveling Abroad in Singapore
  ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place. ...nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for [[Singapore]], see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/co
  2 KB (343 words) - 21:00, 25 March 2015
• South Africa and the Hague Convention
  ...tes must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. ::1. Local adoptions of children resident in [[South Africa]] by foreign residents of [[South Africa]], and
  2 KB (335 words) - 17:44, 27 March 2015
• Traveling Abroad in China
  ...579px|thumb|'''The long corridor of the Summer Palace in Beijing, built in the 18th Century.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} ...online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
  2 KB (379 words) - 00:38, 3 September 2014
• Haiti Adoption Alert
  ...le="color:red">'''Notice: [[Haiti]] announces re-registration period for [[Adoption]] Service Providers (July 7, 2014)''' ...BESR’s website in French. For more information on intercountry adoptions in [[Haiti]] you may contact adoptionUSCA@state.gov, or contact IBESR directly
  12 KB (1,720 words) - 18:42, 17 April 2019
• South Korea Adoption Alert
  <span style="color:red">'''Notice: The Republic of Korea Signs the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention (May 28, 2013)''' ...espect to [[South Korea]]. We will continue to keep you informed through [[adoption]].state.gov as we receive additional updates.
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• What Does Special Needs Adoption Mean?
  ...” is almost universally disliked by [[adoption]] professionals and youth in foster care because of its potential to be misunderstood and its negative c ...s the term “[[Special Needs|special needs]]” mean in foster care and [[adoption]]? This information presents some common questions about adopting a child o
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• Traveling Abroad Bahamas, The
  ...ions/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/bf-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of The Bahamas'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}} ...ired to enter and leave The Bahamas. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.
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• Young Adults: Openness, Searching, and Access to Family History
  ...acements during the previous 2 years were confidential, with 55 percent of the adoptions being fully disclosed and 40 percent being mediated (Siegel & Liv ...ve contact with their birth parents generally have positive feelings about the relationships (Grotevant et al., 2007; Siegel, 2012) and are glad they sear
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