Uncertain futures loom for thousands of foreign-born adoptees in the United States, as bureaucratic oversight has left many without citizenship. Raised as Americans, many of these individuals were adopted as children and now live in fear of deportation to a country unknown to them. Some have already been deported, while others have been pushed into hiding. The US government has not taken action to provide legislative interventions to correct the situation, creating another challenge relevant to immigration issues.
What is the fate of these adoptees? Click through the following gallery to learn more about their situation.