Cambodia Adoption
International Adoption Cambodia
February 12, 2002 Expressing particular concern about the adoption process in Cambodia, On December 21, 2001, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security (BCIS) Commissioner James Ziglar announced an immediate suspension of the processing of adoption petitions in Cambodia. On January 25, 2002 the Cambodian Foreign Ministry verbally notified the U.S. State Department that it would suspend the issuance of adoption documentation to American families in acknowledgement of trafficking concerns and other problems in the adoption process in Cambodia. [Read More]
Cambodia Adoption Notice
U.S. Department of State [Read More]
Cambodia (04/05)
The constitution provides for a wide range of internationally recognized human rights, including freedom of the press. While limitations still exist on mass media, freedom of the press has improved markedly in Cambodia since the adoption of the 1993 constitution, which grants a certain degree of freedom to the media. The written press, while considered largely free, has ties to individual political parties or factions and does not seek to provide objective reporting or analysis. Cambodia has an estimated 20 Khmer-language newspapers that are published regularly. Of these, eight are published daily. There are two major English-language newspapers, one of which is produced daily. Broadcast media, in contrast to print, is more closely controlled. It tends to be politically affiliated, and access for opposition parties is extremely limited. ... [Read More]
Immigrant Visas
On December 21, 2001, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), now known as the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS), announced an immediate suspension of the processing of adoption petitions for children from Cambodia. Consistent with this announcement, the U.S. Embassies in Cambodia and Bangkok will not process Cambodian adoption cases at this time. ... [Read More]
Immigrant Visas Issued to Orphans Coming to U.S.
U.S. Department of State [Read More]
Adoption Notices
U.S. Department of State [Read More]
Adoption Country Specific Information
U.S. Department of State [Read More]
Consular Information Sheets
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Cambodia
CHILDREN'S ISSUES: For information on international adoption of children and international parental child abduction, see the Office of Children's Issues website at http://travel.state.gov/family/family_1732.html. ... [Read More]
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