Adoption Abroad

Important Laws Governing Intercountry Adoptions

August 12, 2010

• Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000
• Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1) – (E) 2 Years Custody, (F) Orphans, (G) Convention adoptees

 
Regulations (Department of State)  

• 22 CFR 42.24 (Visas for Convention Adoptees)
• 22 CFR 96 (Accreditation Standards)
• 22 CFR 97 (Outgoing Cases)
• 22 CFR 98 (Convention Records)
• 22 CFR 99 (Reporting Requirements for Outgoing Cases)

  
Regulations (Department of Homeland Security)  

• 8 CFR 103.7 (fees, I-800A and I-800)
• 8 CFR 204 (immigrant petitions)
• 8 CFR 213a (affidavits of support on behalf of immigrants)

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