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Most children available for adoption are healthy, although some do have special needs. Children in Kazakhstan orphanages are routinely tested for HIV and Hepatitis. To assist you in evaluating your child's medical diagnosis, AMI can help in locating a medical specialist to evaluate your referral. |
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Boys and girls, 6 months and up. Most children are of Asian or Kazakh heritage; there are some Caucasian children, and some are a beautiful, striking mix of both. |
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Couples married at least one year (at time of application) and single women at least 25 years old are accepted. |
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Referral Time: |
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Although the timeframe may vary, adoptions are typically completed in 6-12 months. Timeframe based on prior USCIS approval. |
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Parent's travel once the documents have been submitted to court. |
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A single trip, lasting approximately 3-4 weeks, is required. Both adoptive parents must travel, but one may return home following the court hearing. |
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For more information on Kazakhstan:
U.S. Dept. of State Country Report — Kazakhstan (April 2005)
Library of Congress Country Study — Kazakhstan
U.S. Embassy (Almaty)
Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan (New York)
Lonely Planet Destinations — Kazakhstan
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