Immigrant Petitions; Children of Widows or Widower

• Document number: 95-18677
• Type: Final Rule
• Published: July 31, 1995
• Effective: July 31, 1995
• Comments close: September 29, 1995
• Agency: Justice Department; Immigration and Naturalization Service

Official abstract

This interim rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service (``the Service'') regulations by providing clarifying language and procedures for according immigrant status to children of widows or widowers who were not previously eligible for immigration benefits as derivative immediate relatives. This regulation will enhance family well-being by promoting the family unity relationship between the child and his or her widowed mother or father.

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