Convergence in law of random sums with non-random centering

We extend results obtained in Kruglov,⁽⁷⁾ and Finkelstein and Tucker⁽³⁾ to obtain necessary and sufficient conditions for convergence in law of random sums of non-identically distributed independent random variables under non-random centering. Thei.i.d. case is also considered for random variables attracted to a stable law. Necessary and sufficient conditions for convergence in law of these random variables under non-random centering, and in some cases, under non-random norming, are also obtained. The distribution functions for the limit laws are determined as well, generalizing results of Robbins.⁽¹⁰⁾Supported in part by The State University of New York and United States Information Agency Grant No. IA AEMP69193692.