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  International Programs: China

 CHILDREN AVAILABLE
More girls than boys are available. Older children are available and the wait is shorter for ages 3 years and above.

 ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS
  • Please check the CCAA's website to see that you meet their new requirements for prospective parents.

    CCAA's website

 PROCESS BEFORE TRAVEL
  1. Documents must be notarized, authenticated, and then forwarded to China.
  2. Documents are examined, and referral is currently taking longer than 24 months (subject to change).
  3. Child referral is received in China with photo and medical report.
  4. Travel is currently 1 1/2 months after accepting the child.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR CHINA

 PROCESS WITHIN CHINA
  1. The child is seen prior to the adoption.
  2. Adoption certificate, child's passport, birth certificate, and abandonment statement are provided.
  3. The U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou issues the child's entry visa to the U.S.
 TIME FRAME

The length of time in China is at least 2 weeks. Only one parent needs to travel.

U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT UPDATES

International Adoptions (General)

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MORE ON CHINA

"Child-Speak" -- Speak to your child in Chinese

Great link for adopting from China--Families with Children from China!

Families with Children from China Homepage

Other Internet sources on China

FCC Travel Report

 


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