This part further defines some of the terms already described in section 101 and other sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act (66 Stat. 163), as amended, and such other enactments as pertain to immigration and nationality. These terms are used co
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This rule adopts as final the interim final rule published inthe Federal Register on June 28, 2010 (Public Notice 7068).Specifically, the rule made changes to the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Schedule) for a number of different fees.
Continue reading >>(1) If the law of the State in which the applicant resides requires the competent authority in the State to review the home study, such a review must occur and be documented before the home study is submitted to USCIS.
Continue reading >>The home study must include a statement in which the home study preparer certifies that he or she is authorized under 22 CFR part 96 to complete home studies for Convention adoption cases. The certification must specify the State or country under whose au
Continue reading >>Addressing a Convention country's specific requirements If the Central Authority of the Convention country has notified the Secretary of State of any specific requirements that must be met in order to adopt in the Convention country, the home study mus
Continue reading >>A home study conducted in conjunction with the proposed adoption of a special needs or handicapped child must contain a discussion of the preparation, willingness, and ability of the applicant to provide proper care for a child with the handicap or specia
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