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STATE RIN: 1400-AC40 Publication ID: Fall 2007 
Title: ●Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000; Consular Officer Procedures in Convention Cases 
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend U.S. Department of State regulations to provide for intercountry adoptions that will occur pursuant to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-Operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (hereinafter the "Convention") and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (hereinafter the "IAA"). This rule also addresses how consular officers will process immigration petitions, visas, and Convention certificates in cases of children immigrating to the United States in connection with an adoption subject to the Convention. A final action is expected by December 2007. 
Agency: Department of State(STATE)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42   
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104 and 1182   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/22/2006  71 FR 35847   
NPRM Comment Period End  07/24/2006    
Final Action  12/00/2007    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Previously reported as 1400-AC17 
Agency Contact:
Barbara J. Kennedy
Visa Specialist
Department of State
L-603, SA-1, 2401 E Street NW,
Washington, DC 20520
Phone:202 663-1206
Fax:202 663-3898
Email: kennedybj@state.gov