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U.S. Department of State addresses Nepal travel question
From Ruth Lincoln at the U.S. Department of State:
Q [from Prospective Adoptive Parent]: I understand that we are strongly advised not to travel to Nepal and to wait for the new program to be implemented, but what are we to do about our travel approval expiring? Is an extension being negotiated with the Ministry in Nepal? I want to comply with the USCIS and Department of State recommendations but the Government of Nepal has clearly stated that we must travel within 60 days of receiving approval.
A [from U.S. Department of State]: The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu is working with the Government of Nepal to determine whether the 60 day period in which prospective adoptive parents are required to travel to Nepal to finalize their adoptions can be extended. We will provide more information once a decision has been reached.
Sincerely,
Ruth Lincoln
Adoption Division, Office of Children’s Issues
Overseas Citizens Services
Bureau of Consular Affairs
U.S. Department of State
Washington, D.C.
Tel: (202) 736-4995
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