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Department of State Update: Adoptions in Cambodia
On December 3, 2009, a new law on intercountry adoption was signed by the King of the Government of Cambodia. The new law seeks to create a country-wide comprehensive child welfare system and an intercountry adoption process in compliance with the Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention. This is an important first step in Cambodia’s expressed commitment [...]
Cambodia News: Council of Ministers approves draft law to legalise, regulate international adoptions
From The Phnom Penh Post: The proposed International Adoption Law approved last week by the Council of Ministers is set to open the door to foreign adoptions for the first time in nearly a decade, though uncertainty remains regarding the details of the legislation. In a statement released on Friday, the Council of Ministers said [...]
Adoption Notice
On December 21, 2001 the processing of adoption petitions for Cambodia was suspended. This decision was based on numerous concerns related to fraud in Cambodia, as well as the lack of sufficient local legal frameworks and other safeguards to protect the children’s best interests. Due to continued concerns, U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) remains unable to approve any form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, filed on behalf of a child to be adopted from Cambodia. The USCIS suspension remains in effect for all I-600 forms that have been filed.
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International adoption in Cambodia is not possible at this time.
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