What to think about when a new name does not match the name on a Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization.
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Q&A: US Citizenship and Immigration Issues for Intercountry Adoptees
QandA session about US citizenship and immigration issues for intercountry adopted people, in the context a new US administration.
Thank You! Funds Raised for a Filing Fee for Intercountry Adoptee
An adult intercountry adoptee needs our assistance in paying a $505 filing fee for a Replacement Certificate of Citizenship.
It’s My Birthday. Let’s Celebrate.
To celebrate my birthday, why not donate the cost of a really nice cup of coffee to Adoptees United Inc. It’s easy.
Ask an Adoptee Rights Lawyer
I’m taking audience questions about adoptee rights, whether they relate to basic rights or more cutting edge issues.
Help an Adoptee Friend
A friend, colleague, and advocate seeks mutual aid for a financial crisis.
What Expanded ‘Parole in Place’ Means for Intercountry Adoptees
how parole in place currently works, plus how a new expanded policy could significantly benefit some intercountry adoptees, including some of my clients.
Congress Introduces the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024
Congress has introduced the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024, continuing the fight to secure US citizenship for all adopted people brought to the United States for adoption.
“Adoption” Shortcuts Will Lead to Deportation of Adopted People. Just Ask My Clients.
It’s already past time to fix issues for intercountry adoptees who have been in the US for decades—without citizenship. It’s also past time to eliminate immigration shortcuts that continue to feed that dynamic.
A Request for Help
A young international adopted person could use temporary financial support from our community.