What to think about when a new name does not match the name on a Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization.
Intercountry Adoptees
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.
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.
Big News About USCIS Filing Fees and Intercountry Adoptees
Starting April 1, 2024, a substantial filing fee will no longer be required for adult intercountry adoptees who qualify for a Certificate of Citizenship.
Proposed Jump in USCIS Filing Fees Will Impact Intercountry Adoptees
The biggest impact will be felt by intercountry adoptees who do not currently have a green card or who need a Certificate of Citizenship.
Getting Your Own Immigration Records
A resource for intercountry adoptees to obtain their own immigration records through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Should I Wait for Congress? Or Should I Naturalize Now?
Two key questions I often discuss with intercountry adoptee clients who do not have US citizenship.
Immigration Provisions in the Build Back Better Bill
The Build Back Better bill contains provisions that could help millions of undocumented people, including some intercountry adoptees, though its impact is limited.
My Name is Monica Ross
I need your support to get the Adoptee Citizenship Act enacted. Support me and the thousands of other intercountry adoptees who are in the same situation.