Important Laws Governing Intercountry Adoptions

• Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000
  
• Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1) – (E) 2 Years Custody, (F) Orphans, (G) Convention adoptees

Regulations (Department of State)

• 22 CFR 42.24 (Visas for Convention Adoptees)
  
• 22 CFR 96 (Accreditation Standards)
  
• 22 CFR 97 (Outgoing Cases)
  
• 22 CFR 98 (Convention Records)
  
• 22 CFR 99 (Reporting Requirements for Outgoing Cases)