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Today's Terms
Amerasian Act
Definition:
Immigrant visas are issued to Amerasians under Public Law 100-202 (Act of 12/22/87), which provides for the admission of aliens born in Vietnam after January 1, 1962, and before January 1, 1976, if the alien was fathered by a U.S. citizen. Spouses, children, and parents or guardians may accompany the alien.
Country of Former Allegiance
Definition:
The previous country of citizenship of a naturalized U.S. citizen or of a person who derived U.S. citizenship.
Cancellation of Removal
Definition:
A discretionary benefit adjusting an alien’s status from that of deportable alien to one lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
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