Thailand. and other countries around the world. Many of these families involved in intercountry adoption very much want to. and are capable of. caring for more than two children in their homes. Unfortunately. the Immigration and Nationality Act prevents adoptive parents from bringing more than two alien children into this country on "immediate relative status." The alternative. "nonpreferred status." has apparently resulted in many cases of delays of a year and more in getting children into this country for adoption. Furthermore. the act prohibits renewals of a visitors visa if the child entered the country on or after February 16. 1975. and has already been granted one or more extensions of the visa. This provision apparently affects children brought to the University of Minnesota Hospital for open heart surgery. Once they arrive. some of these youngsters are identified as available for adoption.
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