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Adopting from Albania
Source: Wikipedia.org.
Source: cia.gov.
Source: cia.gov.
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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About Albania
Albania declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912, but was conquered by Italy in 1939, and occupied by Germany in 1943. Read more About Albania.
Hague Convention Information
WARNING: Albania is party to the Hague Adoption Convention. Do not adopt or obtain legal custody of a child in Albania before a U.S. consular officer issues an "Article 5 Letter." Read more about Albania and the Hague Convention
Who Can Adopt
Adoption between the United States and Albania is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Albania, 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). Read more about Who Can Adopt from Albania.
Who Can Be Adopted
Because Albania is party to The Hague Adoption Convention, children from Albania must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. Read more about Who Can Be Adopted from Albania.
How to Adopt
The government office responsible for adoptions in Albania is the Albanian Adoption Committee. Individuals may not deal directly with the Albanian Adoption Committee or with individual orphanages or biological parents. To learn more about the process, read about How to Adopt from Albania.
Traveling Abroad
It's important to know the ins and outs of traveling abroad as you begin planning your adoption journey. Read more about Traveling Abroad Albania during the adoption process.
After Adoption
Read more about the After Adoption Albania process.
Contact Information
U.S. Embassy in Albania Address: Elbasani Street, No.103, Tirana, Albania Tel: ++355 (0)4 224 7285 Fax: +355 (0)4 223 2222 Email:TiranaUSConsulate@state.gov Internet:U.S. Embassy in Albania.
Albania's Adoption Authority Address: Adresa: Rr : Mine Peza, Pallati 87/3, Shkalla 2, Tirana, Albania Tel: +355 (0)42 227 487; :+355226465 Fax: +355 (0)42 227 487; Email: kshb@komitetibiresimeve.com.al
Embassy of Albania Address: 2100 S Street NW, Washington D.C. 20008 Tel: 202 223 4942; 202 2234942 Fax: 202 6287342 Email: embassy.washington@mfa.gov.al
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 Office of Children's Issues.
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
adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=albania U.S. State Department - Albania