Office of CommunicationsUnited States Citizenhip and Immigration ServicesQuestions and AnswersFebruary 4, 2010 Information for U.S. Citizens in the Process of Adopting a Child from HaitiIntroduction On Jan. 12, 2010, Haiti experienced an earthquake of devastating proportions. This set of questions and answers provides information for United States citizens that have adopted a child or are in the process of adopting …
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PEAR’s Summary of the Teleconference of DHS, USCIS and HHS regarding Haitian Adoptions Status of February 3, 2010
The following is a summary of the teleconference of DHS, USCIS and HHS regarding Haitian Adoptions Status of February 3, 2010 from 3:00 pm to 4:45pm Families and concerned individuals are advised not to send emails urging quick processing etc. It will clog the email box. Statistics- 750 cases approved; 600 children already in US of approximately 1000 cases US …
CDC Interim Recommendations for Initial Domestic Medical Screening of Haitian Orphans
Updated with CDC link (February 1)CDC released Interim Recommendations for Initial Domestic Medical Screening of Haitian Orphan on January 25, 2010. These recommendations are targeted for US medical providers evaluating orphaned children being evacuated from Haiti because Haitian orphans entering the United States under parole status have been allowed to bypass the normal overseas medical screening examination. The full text …
DOS Adoption Notice: CDC Recommendations Relating to Intercountry Adoption, Hepatitis
DOS Notice for Intercountry Adoptions:CDC and Prevention Recommendations November 18, 2009 On Hepatitis A Vaccinations and Hepatitis B Screening The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends hepatitis A immunization for household members (including babysitters or anyone who anticipates close personal contact) with arriving intercountry adoptees from countries where hepatitis A is prevalent. For more information from the …