In June of 1983. the Lees filed a petition (Form 1600) with the INS to have the beneficiary declared as an immediate relative and brought to the United States (INS File No. A24 968 478 (E4)). This petition was denied in 1985 due to the Lees failure to fulfill one requirement during the adoption proceedings. Section 201(b) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 USCS 101(b)(1)(F)) states that an adopted child is eligible if "a United States citizen and spouse jointly . .. personally saw and observed the child prior to or during the adoption proceedings." Since Mr. Lee could not personally attend the final adoption proceedings he believed that by granting power of attorney to his wife. all legal requirements would be met. A subsequent appeal was rejected.
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