What personal, medical, or criminal issues may prevent us from adopting from Nepal?
A prospective adoptive family that has any medical and/or criminal issues should discuss them with a Nepal consultant before applying to the program. On a case by case basis, AAI will determine if the family will qualify or if it is necessary to get verbal preapproval from the Nepalese contact to proceed with the adoption plan. Some medical conditions may require support from a doctor’s letter of explanation. A previous criminal record will likely be cause for concern in eventually being approved by the Nepalese government, especially if the offender served a jail or prison sentence.
