COVID-19 Pandemic Leaves International Adoptions In Limbo

Published April 16, 2020 at 5:04 AM EDT

Americans overseas trying to complete international adoptions have urged the U.S. government to expedite their children's visas so they can return as a family.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Leaves International Adoptions In Limbo

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