U.S. INS Advisory Letter on Home Studies for Orphan Petitions
Even isolated DUI or DWI arrest must be addressed, INS states. Letter also clarifies need to include in home study (and not as separate letter) all instances of substance or physical abuse or domestic violence, not just those resulting in arrest. (Letter from Pearl Chang, Director, Residence and Status Branch, Adjudications; Aug. 3, 2000; HQ 70/8.3)