Nepali US DOS Notice UPDATED
Find it here and pasted below:
“Nepal
Notice: Nepali Children Abandoned in Hospitals are Subject to the U.S. Suspension on the Adjudication of Abandonment Based Adoption Petitions in Nepal
Generally, children reported as found abandoned at a Nepal hospital would fall within the scope of the U.S. suspension of adjudication of abandonment based adoption petitions in Nepal.
We recognize that the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare (MoWCSW) of the Government of Nepal has stated that street children (“foundlings”) or children found in the streets are not eligible for intercountry adoption, but that this ban by MoWCSW does not extend to children reported to be abandoned in hospitals. While children reported to be found abandoned at a hospital are not within the scope of the MoWCSW ban, these cases are within the scope of the U.S. abandonment suspension on the adjudication of adoption petitions for children in Nepal reported as having been found abandoned, unless a birth parent can be identified and proper relinquishment procedures have been followed.
Nepalese hospitals currently do not have mechanisms in place to verify the true identity of a baby’s parent(s) during the hospital admission process. Under Nepali law, birth parents cannot relinquish a child directly to the hospital. Therefore, children reported to be found abandoned at Nepali hospitals generally would not be eligible for U.S. intercountry adoption processing at this time because the origin of these children is uncertain, and the identity of the birth parents cannot be sufficiently ascertained.”
REFORM Puzzle Piece
So, they’ve been looking at hospitals for children? 
Update: The Teleconference details were posted at
“Nepal
Teleconference Invitation
Nepal Adoptions Engagement
Thursday, January 29, 2015
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State (State) invite you to participate in a stakeholder engagement session on Thursday, January 29, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) to discuss intercountry adoptions in Nepal.
On Aug. 6, 2010, USCIS and State jointly suspended processing new adoption cases from Nepal involving children claimed to have been found abandoned. From November 16-19, 2014 a joint USCIS-State delegation visited Nepal to learn more about the Government of Nepal’s current child welfare system and adoption procedures, and to demonstrate the U.S. government’s support for the Government of Nepal’s efforts to strengthen the child welfare system. During this teleconference, USCIS and State will share the information learned during the delegation’s visit to Nepal and respond to any concerns or questions about our future engagement w
Notice: Children Affected by the Earthquake in Nepal
The Department of State is receiving inquiries from U.S. citizens regarding the plight of children in Nepal in the aftermath of the April 26, 2015, earthquake.
We understand that U.S. citizens, moved by images of children in need, want to open their homes and adopt Nepali children affected by the earthquake. This devastating event has left many in need of assistance. Children, especially those separated from their parents or guardians, are particularly vulnerable in any disaster. The Department shares concern for these children and their needs are of paramount concern to us.
Before a family can adopt a child from another country, however, the governments of both the United States and the child’s country of origin must first determine that the child is indeed eligible for intercountry adoption. During times of crisis, families may find it difficult to gather documents necessary to fulfill the legal requirements for adoption of both the United States and the child’s country of origin. This is especially true when civil authority breaks down or temporarily ceases to function.
It is not uncommon in an emergency or unsettled situation for children to be temporarily separated from their parents or other family members who may be looking for them. Moreover, parents may send their children out of the area for their safety. Efforts to reunite such children with relatives or extended family should be given priority.
There are ways in which U.S. citizens can help the children of Nepal now. For example, individuals who wish to assist can make a financial contribution to a reputable relief or humanitarian organization working in Nepal. For more information on how you can help, please see details at the bottom of our page.
For specific questions about the adoption process in Nepal, please consult our country specific page at adoption.state.gov or e-mail ask-ci@state.gov.
More Information on how you can help
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Nepal following the April 25 earthquake. For more information, view our Nepal Earthquake page.
ith Nepal.
To join the session by phone
On the day of the session, please use the information below to join the teleconference. We recommend that you call in 10 to 15 minutes before the start time.
Toll-free call-in number: 1-888-790-3350
Toll number for outside the United States: 1-517-319-9288
Passcode: 5502201
If you have any questions regarding this engagement, please email us atPublic.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov.”
Update 2: US DOS issues a notice for Children affected by the earthquake: See it here:
“Notice: Children Affected by the Earthquake in Nepal
The Department of State is receiving inquiries from U.S. citizens regarding the plight of children in Nepal in the aftermath of the April 26, 2015, earthquake.
We understand that U.S. citizens, moved by images of children in need, want to open their homes and adopt Nepali children affected by the earthquake. This devastating event has left many in need of assistance. Children, especially those separated from their parents or guardians, are particularly vulnerable in any disaster. The Department shares concern for these children and their needs are of paramount concern to us.
Before a family can adopt a child from another country, however, the governments of both the United States and the child’s country of origin must first determine that the child is indeed eligible for intercountry adoption. During times of crisis, families may find it difficult to gather documents necessary to fulfill the legal requirements for adoption of both the United States and the child’s country of origin. This is especially true when civil authority breaks down or temporarily ceases to function.
It is not uncommon in an emergency or unsettled situation for children to be temporarily separated from their parents or other family members who may be looking for them. Moreover, parents may send their children out of the area for their safety. Efforts to reunite such children with relatives or extended family should be given priority.
There are ways in which U.S. citizens can help the children of Nepal now. For example, individuals who wish to assist can make a financial contribution to a reputable relief or humanitarian organization working in Nepal. For more information on how you can help, please see details at the bottom of our page.
For specific questions about the adoption process in Nepal, please consult our country specific page at adoption.state.gov or e-mail ask-ci@state.gov.
More Information on how you can help
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Nepal following the April 25 earthquake. For more information, view our Nepal Earthquake page.”
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