USCIS

Getting Your Own Immigration Records

First published on June 7, 2022 • Last updated on November 15, 2022

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?

First published on April 10, 2022 • Last updated on December 14, 2022

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

Naturalization Fee to Increase More than 80 Percent in October

First published on July 31, 2020 • Last updated on September 30, 2020

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

Proposed USCIS Fee Hike: Impact on Adult Adoptees

First published on December 19, 2019 • Last updated on December 19, 2019

The proposed fee hikes will substantially increase the cost of naturalization applications for intercountry adoptees plus eliminate the ability to apply if you lack the financial resources to do so.

A Little Holiday Help for an Adoptee?

First published on December 11, 2019 • Last updated on December 13, 2019

A fee of $1,170.00 is the only thing that stands between my client obtaining proof of her US citizenship. That’s where you can help.