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What happened at the border contacts and how CBP treated it can be found on the CBP FOIA . ‘You can update a copy ( black out name and info ) Can you please clarify WHERE she is doing her interview ? I assumed consular process and I-601 A…are we on same page ?

I am basing my response on her one entry being EWI /entry without inspection . ..but others have asked you to confirm , kindly do so. If she is CDJ/MX and any of her children EWI d ( before or after her)…then she will get the smuggling Inadmissibility . If from other South America countries…not so much risk. They void the I-601 A and she would wait in MX while a new I-601 is filed .

Tennessee v. Powell, Case No. I-CR-086639-B (Cir. Ct., Williamson County, Tenn., undated). In a criminal case in which Mr. Justice represents the defendant, the government filed a motion in limine to prohibit the defense from referring to the prosecution as “the government,” asserting it was prejudicial. Justice replied that such a ban would violate the first amendment, but went on to argue, that should the court agree with the government, er, the prosecution, what’s good for the goose should be good for the gander: Should this Court disagree, and feel inclined to let the parties basically pick their own designations and ban words, then the defense has a few additional suggestions for amending the speech code. First, the Defendant no longer wants to be called “the Defendant.” This rather archaic term of art, obviously has a fairly negative connotation. It unfairly demeans, and dehumanizes Mr. Donald Powell. The word “defendant” should be banned. At trial, Mr. Powell hereby demands be addressed only by his full name, preceded by the title “Mister.” Alternatively, he may be called simply “the Citizen Accused.” This latter title sounds more respectable than the criminal “Defendant.” The designation “That innocent man” would also be acceptable. Moreover, defense counsel does not wish to be referred to as a “lawyer,” or a “defense attorney.” Those terms are substantially more prejudicial than probative. See Tenn. R. Evid. 403. Rather, counsel for the Citizen Accused should be referred to primarily as the “Defender of the Innocent.” This title seems particularly appropriate, because every Citizen Accused is presumed innocent. Alternatively, counsel would also accept the designation “Guardian of the Realm.” Further, the Citizen Accused humbly requests an appropriate military title for his own representative, to match that of the opposing counsel. Whenever addressed by name, the name “Captain Justice” will be appropriate. While less impressive than “General,” still, the more humble term seems suitable. After all, the Captain represents only a Citizen Accused, whereas the General represents an entire State. Along these same lines, even the term “defense” does not sound very likeable. The whole idea of being defensive, comes across to most people as suspicious. So to prevent the jury from being unfairly misled by this ancient English terminology, the opposition to the Plaintiff hereby names itself “the Resistance.” Obviously, this terminology need only extend throughout the duration of the trial — not to any pre-trial motions. During its heroic struggle against the State, the Resistance goes on the attack, not just the defense. WHEREFORE, Captain Justice, Guardian of the Realm and Leader of the Resistance, primarily asks that the Court deny the State’s motion, as lacking legal basis. Alternatively, the Citizen Accused moves for an order in limine modifying the speech code as aforementioned, and requiring any other euphemisms and feel-good terms as the Court finds appropriate. https://lawhaha.com/legal-oddities/pleadings-and-other-documents/

If prior contacts at border resulted in VR / caught , printed and sent back there is no issue, She has only one entry. I can see atty cautioning for any number of other pitfalls…but no one would waste $$ on I-601 A with a 9 C history..on the books, so to speak. ‘

If the first contact and border encounter was just an attempted entry then it’s a “voluntary return” . Usually she would have been detained a few hours , fingerprinted sent back to Mexico . Many tried multiple time and got caight often before ultimately getting in EWI. Attorney would have screened for multiple entries ( hopefully wCBP FOIA) before the hefty Waiver I-601 A legal fee….right?

You are right on the age alert. .fot the I-864 , sponsor must be 18. ..so even if processing is lightning speed, no AOS til OP is 18. ‘The I-129 F at USCIS stage won’t have a problem as there is no requirement. At consulate …seems like it could be roll of the dice …as I am assuming OP is a student and likely dependent on parents. Beneficiary can try scouting some employment offers from US companies around the time of interview and OP parents can do an I-134 as well https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM050207.html c. (U) Public Charge, Evidence of Support: (1) (U) A K visa applicant and any accompanying children must meet the public charge requirement of INA 212(a)(4) like any other visa applicant. While evidence of support is usually requested, there is no absolute requirement that an affidavit of support or other public charge documentation be presented. It is only necessary that you conclude that the applicant is not likely to become a public charge. It would not be unusual, therefore, for a healthy applicant of working age, applying alone, to establish eligibility during the visa interview without the need for substantiating documentation. (2) (U) Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act, cannot be required. Applicants may submit a letter from the petitioner’s employer or evidence that they will be self-supporting. Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, may be requested when you deem it useful. https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM060114.html

Focus on getting I-130 approved. Once you clear that , argue child needs to interview in PI together with his mom.

Face the issues as they arise . I recommend adopted name ( and thus Nigerian passport) to start with USCIS…as the adoption decree needs to get past them first . You select PI for consular process and argue need for Manila post if USCIS/ NVC (and can ask Manila to accept case) IF it gets assigned to Nigeria . As it stands child , dual citizenship will allow child to travel and process in either country if push comes to shove .

The only reason I can imagine you were even considering using your son PI /pre adoption name / passport is because of anticipated exit when he gets the IV visa…or do you have other concerns?

As far as what name to use…I would go with the adopted name /Nigerian passport , since I am assuming you are claiming adopted parent not step parent. Show them the alias on PI passport. When IV gets approved, if Philippine exit is a problem…you can always exit with other passport… And here it is, PI Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that they will recognize foreign adoptions. https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=c8d1aeec-2351-4b5c-be96-1f3312c137dd Is the adoption of a Filipino child in another country recognized in the Philippines? The Court of Appeals has since made contradictory rulings on this question, but the Supreme Court upheld the principle conclusively in 2020. In its definitive ruling in the case of Suzuki vs. Office of the Solicitor General,[ii] the Supreme Court rejected the argument that an adoption was only valid if made within the legal framework on adoption of either Republic Act No. 8043 (the Inter-Country Adoption Act of 1995) or Republic Act No. 8552 (the Domestic Adoption Act of 1998).

Located the thread you mentioned…I do not think anyone realized your stepson was from a different country. https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM050203.html b. (U) Adoptions should permanently sever previous parental ties. Therefore, a caretaker relationship in which the adopting parents intend to return the child to their natural parents or former guardians in the future would generally not constitute a bona fide parent-child relationship. Also, as provided in INA 101(b)(1)(F), no natural parent or prior adoptive parent of an orphan may obtain any immigration benefit because of their relationship with an orphan.

Can’t sweep this under the proverbial rug as direct questions on aliases and multiple citizenship questions are asked

As recently as March 2024 , Nigeria has been flagged. 1st link And how a Nigerian court get jurisdiction over a PI child ? 2nd link I will try searching for your thread. https://www.uscis.gov/adoption/country-information/adoption-information-nigeria Adoption Information: Nigeria In a March 13, 2024, adoption notice, the Department of State (DOS) Continues to Advise Prospective Adoptive Parents to Reconsider Intercountry Adoptions from Nigeria. DOS recommends that prospective adoptive parents reconsider intercountry adoptions from Nigeria due to ongoing concerns about the ability to verify the origins of children being adopted, systemic fraud, and lack of oversight in the adoption process. These concerns may result in difficulty immigrating an adopted child to the United States. For the latest information on adoption from Nigeria, see the DOS’s Intercountry Adoption webpage for Nigeria, which also contains DOS adoption notices for Nigeria. https://fam.state.gov/FAM/09FAM/09FAM050203.html U) You must accept a foreign adoption decree as valid unless there is credible and probative evidence that: (1) (U) The adoption was flawed in its execution (e.g., a court lacked (or other official body) granting the adoption lacked jurisdiction over the adoption or prior parents did not consent to the adoption or were not given proper notice of the termination of parental rights);

Dalai Lama apologizes after video asking child to ‘suck’ his tongue sparks outcry The Dalai Lama has apologized after a video emerged showing the spiritual leader kissing a child on the lips and then asking him to “suck my tongue” at an event in northern India. In a statement Monday, the office for the Dalai Lama said he “wishes to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, for the hurt his words may have caused,” adding he “regrets” the incident. His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras,” the statement said. His apology comes after a video of the exchange, which took place during an event in the hillside city of Dharamshala in February, went viral on social media with many users criticizing the Dalai Lama’s actions. The Dalai Lama, who turned 88, has said he will live to be up to 113. But his health has been deteriorating, and he’s been hospitalized a few times in recent years. https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/10/india/dalai-lama-apology-kissing-boy-video-intl-hnk/index.html Tibet’s Dalai Lama turns 88 The reincarnation debate According to Tibetan Buddhism, when the Dalai Lama dies, he is reincarnated. Other higher monks set out to find the successor — a young boy in most cases, according to instructions left by the previous leader — and groom him. The current Dalai Lama has said he will decide on his reincarnation when he turns 90. But Beijing says it will be the one to choose the successor, an idea that Lekshay and other followers reject. “His Holiness is the only person to decide upon where His Holiness should be born, nobody else,” he said. A bitter tussle over the rightful leader is likely to unfold in the coming decades. In 1995, soon after the Dalai Lama identified a 6-year-old boy as the reincarnation of another high-ranking monk, the Panchen Lama, Chinese forces took the child into custody and installed someone else — who is rejected by the Dalai Lama’s followers. Across Dharamshala, there are posters about the boy chosen by the Dalai Lama, whose whereabouts are still unknown. On Thursday, the 14th Dalai Lama turns https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/31/tibet-and-china-clash-over-next-reincarnation-of-the-dalai-lama88 years old. The Tibetan spiritual leader and prominent Buddhist figure is the longest serving in the line of Dalai Lamas in Tibetan history. As he gets older, the prospect of his demise — and what happens after — is looming.