HAN

Interim Decision #1241 MA'ITER OF HAN In DEPORTATION Proceedings A-11475819 Decided by Board August 10,1982 A special inquiry officer at a deportation hearing has no authority to adjudicate a visa petition to accord a respondent first-preference status under section 203 (a) (1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or respondent's application for a waiver of the foreign-residence requirement under section 212(e) of that Act (See also, Matter of Rosenblatt, Int. Dec. No. 1260, and Matter of hie, Int. Dee. No. 1304). CHARGE: Order : Act of 1952—Section 241(a) (2) (8 U.S.C. 1251(a)…