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Federal Visa Pause Disrupts Wisconsin Couple's Adoption Plans

1/22/2026

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A new federal guidance pauses immigrant visas for certain countries, including Colombia, affecting Joe Finn and Kristin Finn from Waukesha, Wisconsin, and their adoption.
The Finns planned to travel to Colombia to meet their daughter but must decide whether to wait in the United States or depart.
Adoption professionals say the pause is unusual, since past travel bans typically allowed adoptions.
The Finns remain committed and seek lawmakers' help.

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Story summary

A new federal guidance pauses immigrant visas for certain countries, including Colombia, affecting Joe Finn and Kristin Finn from Waukesha, Wisconsin, and their adoption.
The Finns planned to travel to Colombia to meet their daughter but must decide whether to wait in the United States or depart.
Adoption professionals say the pause is unusual, since past travel bans typically allowed adoptions.
The Finns remain committed and seek lawmakers' help.