The Trump administration seeks to jack up filing fees by 80% for people applying to naturalize, while also eliminating existing fee waivers.
Intercountry Adoptees
Fingerprints and the N-600
Suddenly, fingerprints are being taken for N-600 applications in specific limited circumstances. Here’s what to know.
Where to Find Me: Events and Presentations
It’s been an incredibly busy time for me. Here’s where you can find me in the coming months.
Updated: USCIS Wants to Interview My Client—For a Certificate of Citizenship
I don’t know yet if the immigration notice is a mistake or a shift in USCIS policy, but scheduling an interview for a Certificate of Citizenship case is confusing, wasteful, and a potentially troubling development.
Name Changes and an N-565
What to think about when a new name does not match the name on a Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization.
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.