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.
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.
I Wrote to Governor Herbert. You Should Too
Let’s do one thing: convince Utah Governor Gary Herbert to veto HB345, a discriminatory and regressive bill.
Update on My Practice During the Pandemic
I am writing to let you know what I plan to do in the near future as your attorney.
When the Biggest Opposition is a Pandemic
Remaining genuine equal rights bills are trying to get attention while a pandemic closes down capitols. Here’s a legislative update.
Advocates Ask for Wisconsin Bill to Die
Five state and national adoptee rights organizations have requested that Wisconsin legislators set aside two bills that were recently heard in Senate and Assembly committees.
Join Me As I Update the Adoptee Rights Map
On January 15, 2020, at 12:01am I will update the adoptee rights map to show the unrestricted status of New York. Wanna be there when I do?
Requesting an Original Birth Certificate
How, when, and where adult adopted people may currently order copies of their own original birth certificates in the unrestricted OBC states.
My Big Problem With Wisconsin’s Bill
I support the unrestricted release of identifying information. I do not support mixing that all up and calling it an OBC under a different name.
Proposed USCIS Fee Hike: Impact on Adult Adoptees
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.