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Immigration

Intercountry Adoptees Are Being Charged With Illegal Voting. What You Need to Know.

First published on October 23, 2026 • Last updated on October 24, 2026

Two cards, one reading ‘U.S. citizen’ and the other ‘green card holder,’ with a red MISMATCH stamp across both. Caption: For some adopted people, the records don’t match.

At least two foreign-born adoptees are facing federal criminal charges for alleged unlawful voting. It’s a big deal for the intercountry adoptee community. Here’s what we know so far.

Dear Parents of Intercountry Adoptees: Do These Two Things Today

First published on May 23, 2025 • Last updated on May 23, 2025

Two things parents of adult intercountry adopted people should do today to help secure documents related to US citizenship and immigration.

Q&A: US Citizenship and Immigration Issues for Intercountry Adoptees

First published on November 19, 2024 • Last updated on November 19, 2024

QandA session about US citizenship and immigration issues for intercountry adopted people, in the context a new US administration.

Immigration Proclamation: What You Need to Know

First published on April 24, 2020 • Last updated on April 24, 2020

Visa stamp in United States passport with blurry background

The American Immigration Lawyers Association has released the following information about the recent Presidential Proclamation related to suspension of certain immigration classes to the United States.

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