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==Procedure==
'''Apply In Person: '''
#To Apply for Child Adoption, the applicant has to approach the U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE — BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS [https://www.state.gov/contact-us-bureau-of-consular-affairs/ link]
#An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
#Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
#In addition to qualifying to adopt under U.S. law, the applicant must also meet the home state's requirements for prospective adoptive parents.
#The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
#An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
#Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
#Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets the call from the office regarding the application.
#This entire process can be completed within 30 – 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
==Required Documents==
*Application form
*Identity proof (citizenship card, driving license, passport)
*Passport size photographs
*Social security card
*Any other documents (if required)
 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE — BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS''' 
Bureau of Consular Affairs 
U.S. Department of State 
600 19th Street, NW 
Washington, DC 20036 
Email: NPIC@state.gov 
Contact Details [https://www.state.gov/contact-us-bureau-of-consular-affairs/ link] 
[https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/records-and-authentications/authenticate-your-document/office-of-authentications.html Link] 
 
==Eligibility==
'''Any person who are:''' 
*The applicant must be a U.S citizen
*If the applicant is unmarried, the applicant must be at least 25 years old.
*If the applicant is married, you must jointly adopt the child
*The applicant must meet certain requirements that will determine the applicant suitability as a prospective adoptive parent, including criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and a home study.

 
 
==Fees==
*The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
 
 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

 
 
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
*This entire process can be completed within 30 – 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Name
*Address
*Spouse name
*Contact number
*ZIP code
*City
*Email
*Fax
*Date
*Signature
*Fingerprint
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*An adopted child has been legally taken by another family to be taken care of as their own child.
*Adoption is a process whereby a person assumes the parenting of another, usually a child, from that person's biological or legal parent or parents.
*Any individual U.S citizen who wants to adopt child has to apply for this procedure legally by U.S department of state.

 

 
==Information which might help==
*For more information [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Adoption-Process/before-you-adopt/who-can-adopt.html link]

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

 
==External Links==
[https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Adoption-Process/before-you-adopt/deciding-where-to-adopt.html Link] 
 
==Others==
'''Accredited adoption service providers must make reasonable efforts to obtain available information, including the following:''' 
*The date that the Convention country or other child welfare authority assumed custody of the child and the child's condition at that time.
*History of any significant illnesses, hospitalizations, special needs, and changes in the child's condition since the child came into custody.
*Growth data, including prenatal and birth history.
*Specific information on the known health risks in the specific region or country where the child resides.
*If a medical examination of the child is arranged, the date of the examination, and the name, contact information, and credentials of the physician who examined the child.
*Information detailing all tests performed on the child.
* Current health information.
*Information about the child's birth family and prenatal history, cultural, racial, religious, ethnic, and linguistic background.
*Information about the child's past placements prior to adoption.
*Information about any birth siblings.
*Dates on any videotapes and photographs taken of the child.
 

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