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Background |
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Geographical:
Nepal is located between China and India.
Nepal is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas in the USA. The capital
is Kathmandu. |
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Government: In May 2008 the
reformed interim parliament declared Nepal a democratic federal republic.
Mid-June 2008 the King of Nepal vacated the throne and parliament elected
the country's first president in July 2008. |
| Religion:
Nepal is the only official Hindu state in the
world with approximately 80% of the population following that faith.
The other religions followed include: Buddhist, Muslim, and Kirant.
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Language:
The primary language spoken is Nepali, followed by
Maithali, Bhojpuri, Tharu, Tamang, Newar, Magar, Awadhi and others. |
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Children Available
*subject to change. |
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Age:
Children are available ages 10 months to 10
years. |
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Gender: Both
boys and girls are available although only children of opposite gender to a
biological child may be adopted. |
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Health:
Children are generally
healthy, but may have parasites and other treatable conditions caused due to
living conditions. Children are tested at minimum -- for HIV/AIDS, TB,
VDRL, Parasites and Hepatitis. Special needs children are available. |
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Adoptive Parents Requirements *subject to change |
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Marriage:
Single
heterosexual women and married couples may apply. Couples must be married at
least four years. Previous divorce is allowed. One parent must be a US
Citizen. |
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Age:
Between the ages of 30 and 55 may adopt. |
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Children: You may only adopt
a child of the opposite gender to a biological child already in the home.
The Nepalese government prefers no more than 2 children in the home
including the adoptive child. |
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Travel:
At least one
parent must travel to Nepal. Travel is up to 14 days. |
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Time Frame:
Depending
on your state regulations and USCIS processing it will take 9-14 months to
complete the adoption from submittal of the dossier to our agency. The
timeframe will depend greatly on the age and sex of the child(ren) you are
seeking to adopt. |
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Nepal
Information Resources:
USCIS I-600A Filing Fee Increase
Information:
Effective July 30, 2007, the filing fee for the I600A
application will increase to $750 (including biometrics for one person)
plus $80 biometric fee for each person 18 years of age or older living
with you. Applications postmarked on or after July 30 must be
accompanied by the new fee.
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