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Change to INA Definition of Orphan - Sec. 101(b)(1)(f)(i)
Posted on 29 Jan 2014 by Daniel M. Kowalski

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

Tags: INA , 101(b)(f)(i) , law , orphan , definition

USCIS Interim Memo for Comment: Addressing Upcoming Expiration of Status for Certain Chinese and Guatemalan “Grandfathered” Orphan Adoption Cases
Posted on 20 Jul 2012 by Daniel M. Kowalski

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

Tags: interim memo , orphan

USCIS Interim Memo for Comment - Guidance on Conducting Form I-604, Determination on Child for Adoption, Orphan Determinations
Posted on 7 Jul 2015 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"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

Tags: i-600 , guidance , interim memo , orphan , adoptions