MANDEWIRTH

Interim Decision #1726 MArrmi OP MANDEWIRTE In Visa Petition Proceedings A-12194837 Decided by Board April 19, 1967 Acknowledgement by petitioner, a native or Austria, of fatherhood and agree- ment of support of beneficiary, who was born out of wedlock in 1945, does not constitute legitimation for immigration purposes (section 101(b) (1) (0), Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended), since under the law of Austria legitimation of a child born out of wedlock is not accomplished by mere acknowledgment of paternity and agreement to support The case comes forward on appeal from the order of…