Seek to acquire definition

Seek to acquire means filing an application for adjustment if in the U.S., or filing an immigrant visa application with a US consulate, or filing Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition if the beneficiary needing to “seek to acquire” is listed on the I-824. It also encompasses other affirmative actions taken within one year of the visa availability date. See Matter of O. Vasquez, 25 I&N Dec. 817 (BIA 2012); 9 FAM § 502.1-1(D)(6).

Examples of Seek to acquire in a sentence

  • Seek to acquire such approval or permission as is required in this AGREEMENT and that granting such authority or permission is discretionary and not mandatory on the part of the CITY or any of its boards, commissions, bodies, or officials, but the CITY, and its boards, commissions, bodies, and officials will act reasonably and in good faith when considering all submittals by DEVELOPER.