Karen S. Law writes: "The definition of “orphan” found in INA 101(b)(1)(f) has been changed in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. In adoptions from non-Hague Convention partner countries, there is no longer a requirement that... Read More
Addressing Upcoming Expiration of Status for Certain Chinese and Guatemalan “Grandfathered” Orphan Adoption Cases USCIS, July 9, 2012 . Posted: 07-18-2012 Comment period ends: 07-31-2012 This memo is in effect until further... Read More
"This policy memorandum (PM) provides guidance on conducting Form I-604 orphan determinations associated with each Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, adjudication. This PM revises Chapter 21.5(d) of the Adjudicator’s... Read More