SINCLAIR

Interim Decision #2057 MATTER OF SINCLAIR In Visa Petition Proceedings A-18148204 Decided by Board September 30, 1970 Under the law of Panama, legitimation of beneficiary, who was born out of wedlock in Panama in 1947, was accomplished by petitioner's acknowledg- ment of paternity of beneficiary by a declaration before the Mayor of Colon. ON BEHALF OF PETITIONER: ON BEHALF OF SERVICE: Pro se Irving A. Appleman Appellate Trial Attorney The petitioner appeals the decision of the District Director de- nying this visa petition filed to accord the beneficiary immediate relative status as the child…