Sen. Mike Lee’s Citizenship for International Adopties Act is a dangerous new bill in Congress. I’m asking you not to support it.
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Why Isn’t Social Security Accepting My U.S. Passport?
It’s not because your passport is invalid or that you are not a U.S. citizen. It’s because U.S. policies and limited databases have unlawfully mucked everything up.
ADVISORY: Avoid Air Travel
Intercountry adoptees should use caution and possess a US passport book or card when flying within the United States.
The US Wants to Jack Up the Price of Naturalization
The Trump administration seeks to jack up filing fees by 80% for people applying to naturalize, while also eliminating existing fee waivers.
Virginia’s New OBC Law
Virginia’s new OBC law— and how to apply for your own original birth record, starting July 1, 2026.
Fingerprints and the N-600
Suddenly, fingerprints are being taken for N-600 applications in specific limited circumstances. Here’s what to know.
Hey, Minnesotans! Do This One Thing
Contact your Minnesota state House representative to request their support for SF4382, an important bill for all adopted people.
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.
Utah’s New Birth Records Law: A FAQ
Utah’s new birth + adoption records law is in now in effect. Here’s what it does, and where it falls short.