Taiwan Post Adoption Reports & Documentation

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Each Taiwan agency has its own due dates and requirements.

Below is an outline of report requirements by our Taiwan partners. Each is subject to additional requests on a case-by-case basis. Due dates are based upon the date of arrival in the United States. If your reports will be delayed, please notify us so we can inform the proper officials. Please contact us for case-specific due dates or questions on the information and photos to provide. We are happy to help guide you.

Cathwel Services Due Dates

1 month
Family submits 8 photos
3 months
Family submits Self Report + 20 photos
6 months
Report completed by your social worker; family submits 20 photos
9 months
Family submits Self Report + 20 photos
12 months
Report completed by your social worker; family submits 20 photos
Years 2 through 7
Family submits Annual Self Report + 20 photos

Note: Agency sometimes requests videos on DVD and/or reports to be submitted until your child turns 18.

Good Shepherd Sisters and Garden of Hope Due Dates

1 month
Family submits 8 photos
6 months
Report completed by your social worker; family submits 20 photos
12 months
Report completed by your social worker; family submits 20 photos
18 months
Family submits Self Report* + 20 photos
24 months
Family submits Self Report* + 20 photos
30 months
Family submits Self Report* + 20 photos
36 months
Family submits Self Report* + 20 photos
Years 4 through child turning age 18
Family submits Annual Self Report + 20 photos

*These reports must be translated.

Child Welfare League Due Dates

1 month
Family submits 8 photos
3 months
Family submits Self Report + 20 photos
6 months
Report completed by your social worker; family submits 20 photos
12 months
Report completed by your social worker; family submits 20 photos
Years 2 through 10
Family submits Annual Self Report + 20 photos

How to submit photos when no additional report is due

The 1, 6 and 12 months reports will be completed by your social worker. Please upload 8 photos for your 1 month report, and 20 photos for the 6 and 12 month reports, which we will compile with the report from your social worker. See photo guidelines below. Remember, these photos are going to a foreign government with different cultural norms. We ask that you take this into serious consideration when selecting photos

Photo Tips & Guidelines Prior to Submitting Form

✔︎ Photos to Submit

A variety of photos with family and/or friends, not just photos of your child alone
Include both parents; if not within the same photo, then one on one with the adoptee
Choose photos that highlight your child enjoying routine family activities and/or special events (going to school, eating breakfast, going to the aquarium, family vacation, etc.)
Expressions of contentment on your child’s face
Seasonal photos showing appropriate clothing, such as warm clothing if environment looks cold

X Photos Not to Submit

Anything that obscures your child’s face, such as costumes with masks, heavy face paint, messy food faces or sunglasses
No digital effects, such as sepia tone or other types of photo filters
No baggy or ill-fitting clothing, including bathing suits or swim shorts
No bath photos, shirtless or bare bodies
No presence of weapons, toy weapons or hunting photos
Avoid blurry or low-resolution photos, file sizes larger than 8 MB or any file type other than JPG

Photo Submission Form

"*" indicates required fields

Step 1 of 3 – Report Month & Adoptive Parent Info

Post Adoption Photo Submission

Report Month for your Taiwan adoption*

Please Select the reporting month.

1 month

6 month

12 month

Did you receive a Special Needs Adoption Fund grant?*

Yes

Adoptive Parents Information

Parent 1 Name*

First Last

Parent 2 Name

First Last

Address*

State

Email*

Self Report for Families to Submit

At the specified due dates for your partner agency, your family is responsible for completing a Self Report on behalf of your child. The information you provide assures overseas officials that your child is in a caring and nurturing home. This form requires you to submit 20 photos. Click the Save button at bottom of form to avoid the possibility of losing any work. This creates a unique link you can return to when you’re ready to complete the form. Contact [email protected] if you need assistance.

Self Report Form

"*" indicates required fields

Step 1 of 12 – Report & Adoptive Parent Info

Name of Agency in Taiwan*

Family Report #*

Date of Report*

Adoptive Parent's Information

Parent 1*

Parent 1 Occupation*

Parent 2

Parent 2 Occupation*

Home Address*

Phone*

Alternate Phone*

Email*

Annual Self Report

At the specified due dates for your partner agency, your family is responsible for completing an Annual Self Report on behalf of your child. The information you provide assures overseas officials that your child is in a caring and nurturing home. This form requires you to submit 20 photos. Click the Save button at bottom of form to avoid the possibility of losing any work. This creates a unique link you can return to when you’re ready to complete the form. Contact [email protected] if you need assistance.

Annual Self Report Form

"*" indicates required fields

Step 1 of 7 – Report & Adoptive Parent Info

Name of Agency in Taiwan*

Family Report #*

Date of Report*

Adoptive Parent's Information

Parent 1*

Parent 1 Occupation*

Parent 2

Parent 2 Occupation*

Home Address*

Phone*

Email*

Permanent Case File Documents

After your child’s arrival to the U.S., please send copies of documents received overseas to secure in your permanent case file:

Foreign Passport/U.S. Visa
Provided to you overseas. We need copies of the photo/info page and U.S. visa page.
Overseas documents
We need copies of all documents your family received overseas, such as the Birth Certificate, Household Registration, Written Judgement, Confirmation of Judgement or any other legal documents provided.

Optional Documents for Your Permanent Case File

Our post adoption services department receives thousands of inquiries from adoptive parents and adult adoptees requesting copies of their case file. You are welcome to submit documents for Holt to keep in your child’s case file. Most families find this is a helpful, safe and confidential way to keep a backup record in case of document loss, theft, fire, etc.

Certificate of Citizenship
This is required to be sent overseas and should arrive 90 days after your arrival home.
U.S. Adoption Decree
Issued after re-finalization (IH-3 cases)
New State Birth Certificate
In most states, this document is only available after your child’s adoption is re-finalized or finalized in your local court.
U.S. Passport
It is optional if you want us to add this to your file. Apply for a passport if you plan to travel outside the U.S.
Social Security Card
It is optional if you want to provide this document for your permanent file.

Contact us at [email protected] to find out how to securely upload your documents.
Also let us know of any questions or if your case file has been closed.

Steps for Documentation of U.S. Citizenship

This applies to all couples, solo spouse travelers who completed an adoption (I600A/I600) from Taiwan. Because your child arrived on an IR-3 visa, he/she qualifies for automatic U.S. citizenship. Documentation steps in this process are outlined below. (In the rare event your child arrived on an IR-4 visa, you will need to re-finalize your adoption before receiving your Certificate of Citizenship. Please contact us for assistance.)

flowchart showing documentation process for children adopted from Taiwan

For more information, visit our FAQs on Documentation of U.S. Citizenship

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