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“Great News Regarding the International Adoption Visas.  See notice just received form the White House below:

U.S. State Department Guidance on Intercountry Adoption Visas

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The Department of State is issuing formal guidance to consular offices overseas. Adoption service providers, agencies, and prospective adoptive parents should be advised to continue engaging with U.S. consulates as they normally would throughout the visa process. Consular posts have been instructed that intercountry adoptions are eligible for National Interest Exceptions under the current presidential proclamation and should be processed on a priority, case-by-case basis.

To support coordination and address questions, Joe Rittenhouse has been designated as the point of contact for adoption matters within the Bureau of Consular Affairs at the Department of State. 

Intercountry adoption remains a high priority for the Administration, and adoption-related visas will continue to be processed as expeditiously as possible. Additionally, because overall visa volumes have decreased following the proclamation, many consular offices now have increased capacity to assist with adoption cases.

Topline:

President Trump and his Administration support families and intercountry adoption.

In countries where the issuance of immigrant visas is currently limited or paused, children being adopted by U.S. citizens may qualify for an exception under the National Interest Exception.

Prospective adoptive families should continue the normal adoption process, including submitting visa applications and attending consular interviews.

No additional steps are required to request consideration under the National Interest Exception; adoption cases will be reviewed and prioritized on a case-by-case basis by the Department of State.

Please share this information broadly with your networks, agencies, and families to ensure consistent understanding and continuity in adoption processing.

Thank you for your continued partnership and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Jack Mantua

Senior Associate Director

The White House - Office of Public Liaison”