### Question
Can you define what approved person means?


### Answer
**Approved person** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 14902*:

> a person approved under subchapter II to provide adoption services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 143-INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS**

