Honduras - The U.S. Embassy in Honduras has stated that the Gladney Center for Adoption, per IHNFA's resolution SG-009-2012 has been reinstated. Gladney Center for Adoption is now accredited by Hondureño de la Niñez y la Familia (IHNFA) and can now process adoptive families in Honduras.
Russia - While the Department of State has reported that they have not received official notice about any suspension of adoptions from Russia, it has been reported that some some judges in Russia have instituted a de facto freeze on adoptions to the United States and some local department of education have refused to provide referrals for court dates. Seems like nothing official has been implemented by Russia, but know that the Department of State is keeping an eye on the situation.
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) - There seems to be some issue with orphanages releasing adopted children with valid immigration visas to their adoptive parents. Police intervention has been needed in some instances. The Department of States advises that the adoptive parent notify the Consular Section if this occurs as the U.S. Embassy has limited authority.
Senegal -It has been announced that all new adoptions from Senegal will be temporarily suspended while the government focuses on implementing the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption (the Convention). There will also be no acceptance of new dossiers at this time. The Convention entered into force for Senegal on December 1, 2011. If you filed a Form I-600A or Form I-600 before December 1, 2011, your adoption will be allowed to finish under the previous "orphan" process.
India - Effective January 20, 2012, India will begin to accept new adoption applications under its new guidelines. Dossiers must be forwarded to CARA. CARA will no longer accept any dossier through a RIPA.
For more information and country updates and warnings visit The U.S. Department of State.
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