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Nepal Adoption Program
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All adoptions of children
listed as "abandoned" have been suspended. Adoptions of children listed as
"relinquished" have not been suspended.
8/6/2010 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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: Couples
between the ages of 30 and 55 may adopt. Single women between the ages
of 35 - 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:
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Nepal - 2010 Fees
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Colorado Families
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Families Outside of Colorado
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Foreign Fees
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Nepal Program
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$12,000
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*Does not include travel, USCIS
fees, dossier authentication or preparation, mailing/Fed Ex and
other misc. items.
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Foreign Fees
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Nepal Program
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$12,000
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*Does not include travel, USCIS
fees, dossier authentication or preparation, mailing/Fed Ex and
other misc. items.
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Homestudy Service
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Family Assessment
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$1,350
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Homestudy Service
- You will be required to complete a homestudy with a licensed
agency in your state. IAN will assist you in locating a licensed
agency.
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Post-placement
services
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$900
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Nepal requires visits at 3, 6
and 12 months. IAN
requires a visit at 1 month.
There will be 4 visits total.
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Post placement
reports
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Post placement visits and
reports will be required by your homestudy agency upon arrival
of the child in your home.
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Additional
In-country fees required to complete the adoption
these are estimates
only and are subject to change
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Immigrant Visa, per
child(payable in country)
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$400
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Guide and Transportation Fee
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$700
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Visa/Medical
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$100
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Passport
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$35
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Additional
In-country fees required to complete the adoption
these are estimates
only and are subject to change
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Immigrant Visa, per
child(payable in country)
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$400
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Guide and Transportation Fee
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$700
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Visa/Medical
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$100
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Passport
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$35
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Costs not included in the Program Fee:
The adoptive family will be responsible for all fees and expenses
associated with the adoption. The above fee schedule represents all of
the professional fees to be paid to IAN plus many others you can expect
to pay to third parties throughout the process.
It is not an inclusive list and other miscellaneous costs may
incur. Fees are subject to change without notice.
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For more detailed information on the program, process or fee schedule,
please contact International Adoption Net
or at 303.691.0808.
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