PEAR Response to the August 6, 2010 Suspension of Adoptions from Nepal to the US On August 6th, PEAR participated in the conference call held by the USDOS and USCIS in which they jointly announced their decision to suspend processing cases of anonymously abandoned children in Nepal. PEAR is saddened by the necessity of a suspension in Nepal. We believe …
Month: August 2010
PEAR Response to Suspension of Adoptions in Nepal
PEAR Response to the August 6, 2010 Suspension of Adoptions from Nepal to the US On August 6th, PEAR participated in the conference call held by the USDOS and USCIS in which they jointly announced their decision to suspend processing cases of anonymously abandoned children in Nepal. PEAR is saddened by the necessity of a suspension in Nepal. We believe …
Power of Attorney for Visa Appointment in Russia
From the Consulate in Moscow: Dear representatives of adoption agencies: Please be advised that the US Embassy Moscow does not require a power of attorney notarized by a U.S. notary for IR-3 cases. However, if only one parent is present at the visa interview, proof that both parents have met the child (a photograph of the absent parent with the …
Consular Affairs Russia Travel Warning due to Wildfires
Travel WarningU.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATEBureau of Consular Affairs Russian FederationAugust 10, 2010 The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risk of travel to the Russian Federation due to the ongoing wildfires. The Department of State has authorized the departure of dependents and non-critical mission personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. The Russian Government has declared a …
USDOS Adoption Alert: Nepal and Pipeline Cases
August 13, 2010Important Information Regarding Adoptions From Nepal http://adoption.state.gov/news/nepalalerts.htmlThe Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have decided to suspend processing of new adoption cases from Nepal that involve children who are claimed to have been found abandoned, because documents presented in support of the abandonment of these children in Nepal have been found to be unreliable …
USDOS Adoption Alert: Nepal and Pipeline Cases
August 13, 2010Important Information Regarding Adoptions From Nepal http://adoption.state.gov/news/nepalalerts.htmlThe Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have decided to suspend processing of new adoption cases from Nepal that involve children who are claimed to have been found abandoned, because documents presented in support of the abandonment of these children in Nepal have been found to be unreliable …
PEAR Cautionary Statement on Kazakhstan Adoptions
In August 2010, PEAR issued a cautionary statement on adoptions from Kazakhstan. After being contacted with concerns by a prospective adoptive parent, we decided to temporarily remove the announcement, review it before the full board, and we wish to clarify it as follows: PEAR has become aware of current problems in some regions of Kazakhstan that could affect pending and …
Russia Homestudy Providers Missing Post Placement Reports
Today, an updated list of Homestudy Providers with Missing Post Placement Reports in Russia was posted. The official Russian MOE statement is here. The official list of Providers missing reports is here. The Russian MOE advises the regional databank operators not to accept post placement commitments from the Homestudy Providers on this list. PEAR has translated to English the receiving …
USCIS — Questions & Answers: U.S. Suspension
Questions & Answers: U.S. Suspends Processing New Nepal Adoption Cases Based on Abandonment Q. Why is the United States government suspending adoptions from Nepal? A. The Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have decided to suspend processing of new adoption cases from Nepal that involve children who are claimed to have been found abandoned, because documents …
MEDIA: US suspends adoption from Nepal (Republica)
US suspends adoption from Nepal Republica Kiran Chapagain KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The US has suspended inter-country adoption from Nepal from Friday, questioning the authenticity of the system that has been marred by fraudulence and irregularities. “In order to protect the rights and interests of certain Nepali children and their families, and of US prospective adoptive parents, the Department of State …