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Original Date Announced
November 20, 2020The State Department issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that amends accreditation and approval standards for intercountry adoption. It includes a new subpart on adoption by relatives; amendments relating to accrediting entities and the accreditation process, particularly in cases of intercountry adoptions by relatives; and revisions relating to funding and the prevention of child buying, among other changes. The proposed regulation reduces the obligations of primary providers and adoption service providers in cases of adoption by relatives. [ID# 1170]
Intercountry Adoptions: Regulatory Changes to Accreditation and Approval Regulations in Intercountry AdoptionBiden Administration Action: Modified
January 8, 2025Intercountry Adoption: Regulatory Changes to Accreditation and Approval Regulations in Intercountry Adoption
On January 8, 2025, a final rule by the Department of State amending the requirements for accreditation and approval to provide adoption services in intercountry adoption cases became effective. The final rule incorporates substantive revisions to the proposed rule that had been suggested by stakeholders and commenters. It also omits three proposed sections.
This final rule was announced on July 12, 2024.
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Partially in effectMost Recent Action
January 8, 2025 Action: Modified Intercountry Adoption: Regulatory Changes to Accreditation and Approval Regulations in Intercountry AdoptionJanuary 8, 2025Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: ProposedTrump Administration Action: RuleSubject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based CitizenshipAgencies Affected: Bureau of Consular AffairsPre Trump-Era Policies
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February 15, 2006
This regulation provides for accreditation and approval of agencies providing adoption services pursuant to the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000.
Intercountry Adoption Accreditation of Agencies and Approval of Persons
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