The Hallahan family thought they had done everything right. Pat and Sharon knew that their adoption of Dang Quang Tran had to be finalized before he turned 16, and their lawyer told them it was.

But according to an article in the Delano (MN) Herald Journal paperwork discrepancies threaten the Hallahan's family and their son's ability to remain in the United States:

Now, looking back, there were some red flags that made Pat and Sharon concerned about the adoption, according to Pat. One of them was when they received Trans birth certificate saying he was adopted, but at the bottom, it said, this is not proof of citizenship, Pat said.

It wasnt until the Hallahans filed Trans citizenship papers that they found out his adoption hadnt been completed until after he was 16, the Herald-Journal reported. Pat and Sharon have contacted their senator, who has recommended an immigration attorney and is now helping walk the process through the proper channels.

Labels: international

Posted By: Aspen/CRC