Inquiry About US Citizenship | Adoptee Rights Law Center

Current Name*

First Middle Last

Birth Name (if different/known)

First Middle Last

Additional Detail About Your Name

Sometimes a name for an adoptee can be complicated. If you need to explain or provide more context, please do.

Email*

Current Address*

I may need this to send notices or other correspondence and in some cases to determine jurisdiction over legal matters. It is not shared with anyone unless I have your permission.

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone

I may need this to get in touch with you. It is optional but helps me to set up a phone call if needed.

Date of Birth*

This is important for issues related to the Child Citizenship Act. Again, it is confidential information that I do not share.

Country of Birth

Was your adoption finalized in your country of birth?

This would mean that your adoptive parents completed the adoption in your country of birth and likely changed your name as part of that adoption

Yes

I’m not sure

Was your adoption finalized in the United States?

This would mean that adoptive parents filed a court case in the United States to finalize the adoption in the U.S.

Yes

I’m not sure

State Where the Adoption was Finalized

This is almost always the state where your adoptive parents lived

Father's Name

Your adoptive father’s name

First Middle Last

Mother's Name

Your adoptive mother’s name

First Middle Last

Do You Have an "A Number"

An A number, or Alien Registration number, is assigned to all people who immigrate to the United States, even as children. If you have a green card (legal permanent resident card) it will be listed on that.

Yes

I Don’t Know

A Number (Optional)

If you have an A Number, let me know what it is. I may need it later if I represent you.

Description of Your Issue or Question

Please provide as much detail as you feel necessary to let me know what you are hoping to find or resolve through legal help

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Intercountry Adoptee

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