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Adoption Bill for Haitian Children Passes House

By immigrationprof

Joanna Anderson writes for Congressional Quarterly:

The House cleared a measure Wednesday aimed at easing the adoption process for Haitian children admitted to the United States after the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

The bill (HR 5283), which now goes to the president, was cleared by voice vote.

The measure would authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant permanent U.S. residency to Haitian children brought to the United States as part of a humanitarian entry policy after the earthquake. It would then grant those children adoption eligibility if they obtain permanent resident status prior to turning 18 and are adopted by a U.S. citizen. Read more..

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