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Adoption
Adoption is a legal process in which the birth parents' legal rights to the child are terminated and new rights and obligations are created in the adoptive parents. Through adoption, the child is given the same legal rights and privileges as a biological child, including inheritance rights. Likewise, the adoptive parents acquire the same legal rights, privileges and duties as birth/biological parents.
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Preparing for the Visa Interview
Most first-time applicants for a visa will be required to attend an in-person interview at the US consulate or embassy in the country from which they are applying for the visa. The interview is meant to establish that the applicant has applied for the correct type of visa and that the applicant is eligible to receive the visa to travel to the United States.
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Who May Become an Adoptive Parent?
Any adult or minor child may be adopted as long as the individual is free to be adopted. An individual is considered free to be adopted if the statutory consent requirements have been satisfied. Generally, consent is required from the child (if over 12), the biological parents (if living, or surrendering parental rights of one or both parents may be required) and the guardian (if there is one).
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What Rights Do Aliens Have in Removal Proceedings?
Removal proceedings are instigated by the US government's Department of Homeland Security when an alien has entered or attempted to enter the country illegally or has violated US laws. US courts have held that aliens in these proceedings are afforded due process rights and are entitled to the fundamental fairness protections of the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution. Below is a summary of these rights. Aliens should not take removal proceedings lightly, given the severity of the consequences. For more information on your legal rights in removal proceedings, contact an experienced immigration lawyer today.
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