DELA CRUZ

Interim Decision #2285 MATTER OF DELA CRUZ In Visa Petition Proceedings A-20495159 Decided by Board May 1, 1974 Under the law of the Philippines, Article 80(5) and Article 81(8) of the Civil Code which became effective in August 1950, the marriage of first cousins is proscribed. The petitioner is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who sought preference status for the beneficiary as her spouse under section 203(aX2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The petition was initially approved; however, after due notice to the petitioner, the approval was revoked by the Officer in…