International trade · 22/06/2006

U.S. Department of State Proposes Rule for Intercountry Adoptions Under Hague Convention and Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000

The U.S. Department of State has proposed a rule to update regulations for intercountry adoptions in accordance with the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, focusing on consular officer processing of immigration petitions, visas, and Convention certificates for children immigrating to the United States.