If satisfied that a witness whose testimony is essential is not available for examination in the United States, the assigned officer may authorize the taking of a deposition abroad by written interrogatories before a DHS or Department of State official.
[30 FR 5472, Apr. 16, 1965, as amended at 76 FR 53804, Aug. 29, 2011]
authority: Pub. L. 82-414, 66 Stat. 173, 238, 254, 264, as amended;
8 U.S.C. 1103,
1409,
1443,
1444,
1448,
1452,
1455;
8 CFR part 2
source: 30 FR 5472, Apr. 16, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 8 CFR 341.3