GARCIA-RODRIGUEZ

.11.411•Gl...141/ 7T- .Y•Jt.../ MATTER OF C-ARCIA-RODRIGUEZ In Visa Petition Proceedings A-22365073 Decided by Board January 13, 1978 (1) In order to support application for "immediate relative status" under section 201(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1151(b), for the beneficiary as her adopted daughter, petitioner must establish that .the adoption was accomplished in compliance with controlling foreign law (Civil Code of Tamaulipas, Mexico). (2) Under article 400 of the Civil Code of -Tamaulipas, Mexico, only persons "who have no descendants" are permitted to adopt. (3) A…