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Intercountry Adoptees

Last updated on April 11, 2022

Should I Wait for Congress? Or Should I Naturalize Now?

Two paper airplanes on a bright light blue backround. One airplane is white and is flying straight up, with the word "Wait" behind it and the other is a red airplane that took a sharp turn left and has the word "Naturalize" behind it.

Two key questions I often discuss with intercountry adoptee clients who do not have US citizenship.

Last updated on December 17, 2021

Immigration Provisions in the Build Back Better Bill

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The Build Back Better bill contains provisions that could help millions of undocumented people, including some intercountry adoptees, though its impact is limited.

Last updated on November 9, 2021

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.

Last updated on December 8, 2021

How Adjusting the ‘Immigration Registry’ Could Help Intercountry Adoptees

A tweak to the ‘immigration registry’ could help millions of undocumented people, including many intercountry adoptees. Here’s how it would work.

Last updated on March 18, 2021

What Works, What’s Broken, and Who Bears the Brunt

How current U.S. immigration law has failed intercountry adoptees.

Last updated on December 3, 2021

What Happens When You Question Adoption

The politicization of the Barretts’ adoptions from Haiti—which they’ve clearly politicized themselves—highlights the rift between concept and reality in intercountry adoption.

Last updated on December 3, 2021

Before You Start Spouting Off About Haiti, Amy Coney Barrett, and the ‘Beauty’ of Adoption

Suddenly, intercountry adoption is a cudgel and a political tool in the debate over the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Educate yourself first.

Last updated on September 30, 2020

Naturalization Fee to Increase More than 80 Percent in October

The final rule adjusts application and other USCIS fees, with the cost of naturalization increasing from $640 to $1,170.00.

Last updated on April 24, 2020

Immigration Proclamation: What You Need to Know

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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.

Last updated on April 13, 2020

How Will COVID-19 Issues Affect Me?

Overview of COVID-19 issues that may impact adopted people beyond the immediate threat to a person’s health, community, and economic safety.

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Gregory D. Luce
PO Box 19561
Minneapolis Minnesota 55419
T: (612) 221-3947
E: [email protected]

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