OI 329.1	Supervisory review of recommendations in Philippine war veteran cases

OI 329.1 Supervisory review of recommendations in Philippine War Veteran cases.

In any case involving Philippine War Veterans who are submitting applications to petition for naturalization pursuant to section 701-702 of the Nationality Act of 1940, if the examining officer is proposing to grant the application at the time of the interview, the case will be referred to the supervisory officer for review. If the supervisor determines that the applicant falls within the Category I criteria established in In the Matter of Petitions for Naturalization of 68 Filipino War Veterans, the appli cant will be permitted to file the petition with the Court. If there is a question of eligibility and decision is not immediately made, a final decision will be made within a reasonable time. Regardless of the decision, the supervisor will indicate his or her concurrence by initialing and dating the application under the examining officer's signature. (TM 2/86)