WEBINAR: AAAA Town Hall: August 6, 2026 Executive Order
The American Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys (AAAA) is hosting an Emergency Town Hall on August 12, 2026, for SEEDS members and the broader professional surrogacy community.
The live session will address recent legal developments affecting international surrogacy, including immigration, visas, citizenship, passports and pending cases.
Review our legal update for a closer look at the recent executive orders and what they could mean for foreign intended parents pursuing surrogacy in the United States.
Read the Executive Order Legal Update
Emergency Town Hall: Event Details
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM Pacific / 1:00 PM Mountain / 2:00 PM Central / 3:00 PM Eastern
Host: American Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys (AAAA)
Format: Live virtual webinar via Zoom
Registration: Pre-registration and identity verification are required.
Register for the AAAA & SEEDS Emergency Town Hall
Mandatory Registration and Screening Requirements
All registrants will be screened before being granted access to the Town Hall.
Event administrators must be able to verify both the participant’s identity and their active involvement in the professional international surrogacy community.
Participants who cannot be verified will not be admitted.
What Will Be Covered?
During this live, interactive session, assisted reproductive technology (ART) and immigration attorneys—including Foster + Bloom Founding Partners Kelly Dempsey, Nicole Skellenger and Tifany Markee—will explain the latest developments and discuss practical considerations for ongoing and upcoming international surrogacy cases.
Attendees can expect guidance on:
- Current Legal Orders: What the latest orders say, what they don’t say and how they may affect international surrogacy cases.
- Intended Parent Entry & Visas: Updates concerning travel permissions, entry requirements and potential visa delays.
- Child Citizenship & Passports: Considerations for securing U.S. citizenship, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs) and passports for newborns.
- Pending Surrogacy Cases: Practical recommendations for intended parents and professionals managing active international arrangements.
Immigration + Surrogacy Attorneys
The Foster + Bloom Difference: Unifying Surrogacy & Immigration Law
International surrogacy demands far more than a standard legal contract.
Securing parentage rights, navigating U.S. federal immigration statutes, obtaining citizenship, and processing travel documentation must align seamlessly from day one.
At Foster + Bloom, we eliminate the legal disconnect by uniting family formation law and federal immigration strategy under one roof.
Our integrated approach includes:
- Unified ART & Immigration Legal Strategy: We handle state-level surrogacy law and federal immigration in-house—eliminating the delays, miscommunications, and added expenses of managing separate law firms.
- Proactive Risk Mitigation: We structure cross-border arrangements from the very start to safeguard legal parentage, prevent travel roadblocks, and ensure a clear path to citizenship.
- End-to-End Travel & Citizenship Guidance: From pre-birth court orders to securing Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs) and passports, we manage every step necessary to bring your newborn home safely.
- Cross-Border & Multi-State Reach: Licensed across multiple jurisdictions, our team seamlessly bridges international intended parents, U.S. surrogates, and global agencies across state and national lines.
Secure Your Spot Today
If you work with international surrogacy cases and could be affected by these legal developments, register in advance to allow time for the required screening process.