Adam Crapser , 39 , was presented with deportation papers by the bureau of Homeland Security in 1979 and a date is set for April 2 . The youngest - of - three arrived in America with the name Shin Sonh Hyuk in 1979 around the age of three along with his biological sister . However , his first set of adoptive parents abandoned him and the second set turned out to be abusive . Adding to foster 's struggles , at no point did his parents seek the green card or citizenship for him that they should have .
Adam Crapser , 39 , was issued with deportation papers by the Department of Homeland Security in January and a hearing is set for April 2 . The father-of-three arrived in America with the name Shin Sonh Hyuk in 1979 around the age of three along with his biological sister . However , his first set of adoptive parents abandoned him and the second set turned out to be abusive . Adding to Crapser 's struggles , at no point did his guardians seek the green card or citizenship for him that they should have .