Designated Nationality Examiner Law and Legal Definition
According to 22 CFR 50.1 [Title 22. Foreign Relations; Chapter I. Department of State; Subchapter F. Nationality and Passports; Part 50. Nationality Procedures] the term designated nationality examiner means a United States citizen employee of the Department of State assigned or employed abroad (permanently or temporarily) and designated by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Overseas Citizen Services, to grant, issue and verify U.S. passports. A designated nationality examiner may adjudicate claims of acquisition and loss of United States nationality and citizenship as required for the purpose of providing passport and related services. The authority of designated nationality examiners include the authority to examine, adjudicate, approve and deny passport applications, and applications for related services. The authority of designated nationality examiners expires upon termination of the employee's assignment for such duty and may also be terminated at any time by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Overseas Citizen Services.
Legal Definition list
- Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization [DFTO]
- Designated FOIA Officer
- Designated Database Provider
- Designated Conservationist [Agriculture]
- Designated Clearing Entity [Banks & Banking]
- Designated Nationality Examiner
- Designated Open Forum [Education]
- Designated Operational Area
- Designated Physician [Human Reliability Program]
- Designated Public Transportation
- Designated School Official
Related Legal Terms
- American College of Forensic Examiners International [ACFEI]
- American Society of Questioned Document Examiners [ASQDE]
- Bank Examiner
- Board of Medical Examiners
- Country of Nationality
- Court-Designated Worker [Juvenile Law]
- Designated Agency Ethics Official [Administrative Personnel]
- Designated Agency Official
- Designated Agent [Patents]
- Designated Biomedical and Behavioral Research Institution
