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The Sequencing Trap: Why Adopting Abroad Too Soon Can Block a U.S. Visa
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters For many families pursuing international adoption, the emotional drive to secure a child’s safety can lead to critical, well-intentioned procedural mistakes. The most common—and devastating—of these errors is finalizing the adoption in a foreign country before securing the explicit permission […]
Read MoreThe International Adoption Timeline: What to Expect
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters For most prospective parents, the hardest part of the international adoption journey is the waiting. Because the process involves coordinating two separate sovereign governments, multiple legal bodies, and foreign central authorities, establishing a rigid, predictable schedule is nearly impossible. However, […]
Read More“Convention Adoptee” vs. “Orphan”: How U.S. Immigration Classifies Your Child
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters When prospective parents look at a child living in an overseas orphanage or foster care system, they see a son or daughter waiting for a family. However, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) looks at that same child through a […]
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