ADOPTED CHILDREN IMMIGRANT VISAS

U.S. Embassy Warns Prospective Adoptive Parents Not to Travel to Vietnam Prior to Receiving Written Pre-Approval

The US Embassy strongly advises prospective adoptive parents not to travel to Vietnam until they have received this pre-approval notice. The notice is sent directly from the U.S. Embassy to the petitioning parent via e-mail. Parents should contact the U.S. Embassy immediately if anyone, including their adoption service provider, encourages them to travel to Vietnam prior to receiving the written pre-approval. The U.S. Embassy can work together with adoption service providers, the Department of International Adoptions, and local authorities to resolve issues such as the scheduling of a Giving and Receiving Ceremony.