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The new law is passed. Currently, we are waiting for implementation procedures as required by the Hague.
Please call 1-800-533-0098 if you are interested in adopting from Guatemala.
We expect the new adoption law to be processed soon. The Guatemala & US Governments have been
working hard to implement a Hague compliant adoption law in Guatemala. January 1, 2008 marked the
end of adoptions in Guatemala under the current law. We hope the new Hague compliant Guatemalan
adoption law will be implemented soon.
European Adoption Consultants, Inc. (EAC) is a highly respected and experienced international adoption
agency. Since 1996, EAC has helped thousands of children find loving families through our Guatemala
adoption program. Children adopted from Guatemala share an ethnically diverse heritage originating from
Hispanic and Mayan decent.
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Reasons to Adopt from EAC Guatemala...
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We are there for you!! EAC is the only agency with on site American staff
who stays with you in the hotel 24/7. EAC has a suite for adoptive families
to be comfortable when meeting their children and foster mothers.
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Guatemala Adoption Program Update (July 2007)
Guatemala has recently approved the Hague as an "adoption law of the land." Implementation of the new
Hague procedures will be January 1, 2008. The congress is working on a Hague
compliant new law that we hope will be passed and later implemented. As of now, EAC is still accepting
applications for our Guatemala program.
For now, nothing has changed in the way adoptions are done in Guatemala. Families who are in process
now with a registered Power of Attorney and have filed their I-600A form with USCIS, we are told, would
be able to finish their adoptions under the current system.
Any families who apply must submit a complete dossier on or before
November 1, 2007 should expect a referral of a child before the laws change.
Families should select a second country of choice in case there documents are not complete before
the Hague comes into effect. Families should be aware of the potential delays and changes as they
decide.
Adoption Process Summary (Visit the Guatemala Adoption Process for a more detailed list.)
- Submit application (download, print, and fax.)
- Complete homestudy and submit the I-600A for to the USCIS.
- Complete dossier documents.
- Upon acceptance of dossier by our program director, you will begin the child referral
waiting period; Timeframe is 0 - 2 Months.
- After receiving brief medical information and pictures of your referral, the dossier
is transferred to the representative attorney in Guatemala.
- Visit your child while the Guatemalan attorneys process and finalize your adoption; Timeframe for referral acceptance is 8-12 months.
- Travel to Guatemala shortly after finalization to bring your child home. The trip lasts approximately 5 days. Only one parent needs to travel. Other family member cand children are welcome to travel with you and share your adoption experience.
Experienced international adoption physicians and medical experts have found through research that
Guatemala children have historically been more healthy children that have been institutionalized.
Babies live with foster moms during the adoption process.
EAC conducts free educational seminars throughout the United States. We recommend that all families
interested in adoption attend an EAC seminar to gather information and meet members of the EAC staff.
Families who have adopted from Guatemala may be in attendance to tell their story and allowing time for
your questions about their experience.
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