Courts in 3,144 counties control the release and restriction of critical adoption records, often to the detriment of adopted people.
Name Changes and Certificates of Citizenship
With a $505 filing fee and having to part with a current certificate, some intercountry adoptees decide not to apply for a new one. And that’s OK.
Citizenship and Immigration Issues for Intercountry Adopted People: FAQ
A FAQ in response to the cases and questions we have been receiving online and in the Citizenship Clinic.
What Expanded ‘Parole in Place’ Means for Intercountry Adoptees
How parole in place currently works, plus how an expanded policy could significantly benefit some intercountry adoptees.
USCIS to Exempt Fees for Intercountry Adoptees Who Apply for Certificates of Citizenship
The exemption will save adoptees thousands of dollars and will remove the biggest barrier for many intercountry adoptees who seek to secure proof of US citizenship.
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